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By the People, for the People
Burlison, Alford File for Re-Election in Missouri
Incumbent Republican congressmen face primary and general election challengers
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Seventh District Congressman Eric Burlison and Fourth District incumbent Mark Alford, both Republicans, have filed for re-election in Missouri. Burlison faces two other GOP primary candidates, while Alford currently has no primary opponent but five Democrats have filed to challenge him in the general election.
Why it matters
The filings for these two key congressional seats in Missouri will set up competitive primary and general election races that could impact the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The details
Burlison, the incumbent Seventh District congressman, filed for re-election on Monday, joining two other Republicans in the primary race - John Casey of Republic and Grayson Hunt of Willard. On the Democratic side, Missi Hesketh of Forsyth has filed. In the Fourth District, incumbent Mark Alford, a Republican from Raymore, also filed for re-election. While Alford currently has no primary challenger, five Democrats have filed to run against him in the general election, including Jordan Herrera of Kansas City, Wayne Russell of Columbia, Hartzell Gray III of Lees Summit, G Rick of Morrisville, and Jeanette Cass of Niangua.
- Burlison filed for re-election on Monday, March 4, 2026.
- Alford filed for re-election on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
The players
Eric Burlison
The incumbent Seventh District congressman in Missouri, running for re-election as a Republican.
Mark Alford
The incumbent Fourth District congressman in Missouri, running for re-election as a Republican.
Missi Hesketh
A Democrat who has filed to run for the Seventh District congressional seat in Missouri.
Jordan Herrera
A Democrat who has filed to run for the Fourth District congressional seat in Missouri.
Wayne Russell
A Democrat who has filed to run for the Fourth District congressional seat in Missouri.
The takeaway
The filings for these two key congressional seats in Missouri set up competitive primary and general election races that will be closely watched as they could impact the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
