Missouri's 5th Congressional District (MO-5)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2005.

The district includes parts of Jackson and Clay counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 772,256, a median household income of $67,634, and a median age of 36.8. Of residents 25 and older, 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Emanuel Cleaver

U.S. Representative for Missouri's 5th District · Democrat

Profile Schedule this week

2026 redistricting

Missouri enacted a new map (HB 1 (2025)) on Sep 28, 2025, but it is not in effect for 2026; the 2026 election uses the current districts.

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Cleaver has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 6 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MO-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MO-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Emanuel Cleaver (incumbent)	Democratic	$1,336,738	$1,142,882	Jul 15
Taylor Burks	Republican	$1,154,910	$718,631	Jul 15
Richard Brattin	Republican	$331,764	$222,510	Jul 15
Brett Hueffmeier	Republican	$324,718	$492	Jul 15
Sean Smith	Republican	$234,435	$7,659	Jun 30
Bradley M. Patty	Republican	$7,774	$1,721	Jul 15