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U.S. House · MO-08 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Christopher Reichard

Democratic candidate for Missouri's 8th Congressional District

Army veteran and union tradesman focused on collective bargaining, rural healthcare, reproductive rights and veterans’ benefits.

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DistrictMO-08
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Christopher stands.

Campaign position

Strengthen workers’ collective bargaining rights

  • Supports the PRO Act to prevent union busting and strengthen bargaining for fair pay and safer working conditions

Campaign position

Keep rural healthcare facilities open

  • Supports Medicare for All or stronger Medicaid support to maintain affordable care and prevent rural facility closures

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Protect abortion and reproductive autonomy

  • Supports access to safe abortion care and keeping reproductive decisions with patients, doctors and families

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Replace Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • Supports defunding and abolishing ICE, with immigration enforcement that respects constitutional rights and due process

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Protect benefits for injured combat veterans

  • Supports the Major Richard Star Act so combat-injured veterans can receive earned military retirement and VA disability benefits together

Campaign position

Fund veterans care before military action

  • Supports the Full Cost of War Act to require Congress to authorize funding for veterans’ care before authorizing war or military force

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Nominated for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District.

  2. 2004–2012

    Experience

    Army communications specialist

    Provided communications support during three military deployments.

  • Experience

    Union electrician

    Works as an IBEW Local 1 electrician in communications construction.

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