Missouri 2nd District

Ann Wagner (R) holds this seat and is running again. 3 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Ann Wagner

  Republican · holds this seat today

  A

  Liberty Score A

  On the liberty side in 118 of 120 votes and bills.

  Raised $4,189,876 since January 2025: 56% from people, 34% from PACs and other committees, 9% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
• FW

  Fred Wellman

  Democrat · retired Army officer, podcast host

  F

  Liberty Score F

  56 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Wellman has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Wellman.

  Raised $2,178,965 since January 2025: 94% from people, 6% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: Ann Wagner. Ann Wagner: A, 98 out of 100 from recorded votes. Fred Wellman: F, 56 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Fred Wellman, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Wellman, so the grade above comes from this list: what Wellman has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · His campaign siteTyranny

  He calls the Iran war a disaster and says Congress must act to end it.

  “The Iran war has been an unmitigated disaster in every way. Congress must immediately act to end this misbegotten venture”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Condemning the war on the Islamic Republic and calling for Congress to end it is against liberty on tyranny.

  Source: Wellman for Missouri, Fred on the issuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteTyranny

  Calls Hamas a terrorist organization on his policy page.

  “Hamas is a terrorist organization.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Naming a terror group for what it is is confronting armed movements that rule by fear.

  Source: Fred Wellman for Missouri, PolicyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteTyranny

  He calls the regime in Iran dangerous and a backer of terrorism, while also calling for an end to the war.

  “I recognize that Iran’s regime is dangerous. It has supported terrorism, destabilized the region, and helped fuel violence around the world.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Naming a regime that backs terror for what it is sits with liberty on tyranny, the same side as his line on Hamas.

  Source: Wellman for Missouri, Fred on the issuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

  He backs the Stop the Bombs Act and says US military aid to Israel must follow American and international law.

  “The killing must end, humanitarian aid must reach civilians, and the United States must ensure that our military assistance is used in accordance with American and international law. I support the Stop the Bombs Act, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act, and enforcement of the Leahy Law.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Conditioning military aid to Israel on law and backing the Stop the Bombs Act is against liberty on free nations.

  Source: Wellman for Missouri, Fred on the issuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

  He supports continued military aid to Ukraine and a strong NATO.

  “I support continued military assistance to help Ukraine defend itself and a strong, united NATO capable of deterring further Russian aggression.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Backing Ukraine against Russia and backing NATO is with liberty on free nations.

  Source: Wellman for Missouri, Fred on the issuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  His policy page says the federal minimum wage must be raised immediately.

  “We must immediately raise the federal minimum wage”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Raising a government wage floor is a price control on labour, which is against liberty on free markets (the same call as every other candidate who asks for it).

  Source: Wellman for Missouri, Fred on the issuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteConscience

  He objects to religion being brought into the US military by its leadership.

  “I will act immediately to reign in the outrageous and illegal actions by Secretary Hegseth from his meddling in promotions, illegal religious infusion into the military, and hiring of unqualified propagandists for his personal promotion.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Opposing religion being put into the military is with liberty on conscience.

  Source: Wellman for Missouri, Fred on the issuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  He says a secure border is reasonable but calls the current immigration system broken, without naming a policy.

  “It is reasonable to expect a secure border, but our current system is broken, costly, and keeps hardworking people from contributing to our communities and economy.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  No border or enforcement policy is named, so the words do not settle the measure.

  Source: Wellman for Missouri, Fred on the issuesDiscuss this

Also on the ballot

Brandon Daugherty (Libertarian).

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.