Missouri 8th District

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

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  Jason Smith

  Republican · holds this seat today

  A

  Liberty Score A

  On the liberty side in 109 of 119 votes and bills.

  Raised $6,299,171 since January 2025: 53% from PACs and other committees, 29% from people, 18% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Chris Reichard

  Democrat · union electrician, disabled Army veteran

  F

  Liberty Score F

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

  Raised $27,958 since January 2025: 75% from people, 25% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: Jason Smith. Jason Smith: A, 94 out of 100 from recorded votes. Chris Reichard: F, 0 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.

Chris Reichard, on the record

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

• August 2026 · InterviewTyranny

  After his primary win he listed Rep. Jason Smith's support for the Iran conflict among the things costing the district money.

  “and you add his support for the current Iran conflict.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  He counts support for the Iran war as a harm to the district, which is opposing action against Iran.

  Source: KRCU Public Radio, Dem. Chris Reichard wins Aug. 4 primary, moves to challenge incumbent Jason SmithDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteTyranny

  He says he will fight to keep the country out of another forever war and pass the Full Cost of War Act.

  “fighting to keep us out of another forever war and passing the Full Cost of War Act to make sure we account for the true human and financial cost upfront.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  No policy on Iran or any named country is given, so it is unclear.

  Source: Chris Reichard for Congress, HomeDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  He backs Medicare for All and bills leading toward it.

  “Medicare-For-All and several stepping stone bills to get us there without shocking the system.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Government-run health care for all is against on this measure.

  Source: Chris Reichard for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• July 30, 2026 · Candidate questionnaireDefense

  In a newspaper candidate questionnaire he said the US spends far more on defense than any other country and that some of those funds could go to rural health care and infrastructure.

  “We spend at least 3x more on defense than the next country, approaching $1T. Even a trickle of those funds could be used to improve American lives”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Arguing that defense funds should be redirected to domestic needs points to a smaller defense budget.

  Source: Daily Journal (Park Hills, MO), Candidate profile: Reichard Missouri District 08Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  He says he will push to de-fund and abolish ICE.

  “Push to de-fund and abolish ICE”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Abolishing ICE is against on this measure.

  Source: Chris Reichard for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this

Also on the ballot

Rebecca Sharpe Lombard (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.