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U.S. House · MO-06 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Josh Smead

Democratic candidate for Missouri's 6th Congressional District

Liberty architect and small business owner focused on family farms, rural healthcare, reliable energy and broadband access.

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DistrictMO-06
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Josh stands.

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Protect farmers’ right to repair

  • Supports farmers’ right to repair their equipment and policies that put small and family-run farms first

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Build resilient regional energy infrastructure

  • Supports the Grain Belt Express and long-term grid investment to deliver reliable power and improve resilience

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Fund public schools and universal pre-K

  • Supports increased public-school funding, school meals for every child and universal pre-K, while opposing school vouchers

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Strengthen Medicaid and rural hospitals

  • Opposes Medicaid cuts and supports investment in rural healthcare so families can receive care close to home

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Connect underserved communities through broadband

  • Supports fully funding rural broadband, prioritizing unserved areas and considering satellite and wireless service

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Require safer firearm sales practices

  • Supports background checks on gun sales, safe storage and basic transaction records while protecting responsible gun ownership

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Nominated for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Licensed architect

    Works as a licensed architect with experience coordinating building projects.

  • Experience

    Architecture business owner

    Runs an architecture and design business with his wife in the Liberty area.

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