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2026 Missouri U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Certification of Candidates and Party Emblems
These are candidates for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
August 25, 2026
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
For U.S. Representative
District 5, Rick Brattin
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FEC committee ID: C00939710
FEC committee name: RICK BRATTIN FOR CONGRESS
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Published website: https://www.rickbrattin.com/
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Rick Brattin is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. The use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps, or the Department of Defense.
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Rick Brattin is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. The use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps, or the Department of Defense.
Born and raised in Greenwood, Missouri, Rick Brattin graduated from Lee’s Summit High School and answered the call to serve after the September 11th attacks, joining the United States Marine Corps. Over six years of service, he rose through the ranks to become a sergeant, and that sense of duty followed him home to Missouri.
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Born and raised in Greenwood, Missouri, Rick Brattin graduated from Lee’s Summit High School and answered the call to serve after the September 11th attacks, joining the United States Marine Corps. Over six years of service, he rose through the ranks to become a sergeant, and that sense of duty followed him home to Missouri.
He was elected to four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives, where he served as Majority Floor Whip. He then served his community as Cass County Auditor before being elected to the Missouri State Senate in 2020 and 2024. As Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, he has continued to champion the conservative causes that matter most to Missouri families – cutting taxes, defending Second Amendment rights, protecting the unborn, and fighting to keep government accountable.
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He was elected to four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives, where he served as Majority Floor Whip. He then served his community as Cass County Auditor before being elected to the Missouri State Senate in 2020 and 2024. As Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, he has continued to champion the conservative causes that matter most to Missouri families – cutting taxes, defending Second Amendment rights, protecting the unborn, and fighting to keep government accountable.
“I spent six years as a United States Marine, and I’ve spent years in the Missouri Senate fighting for Missouri families. Now I’m ready to take that fight to Congress to help President Trump secure our border, restore energy independence, cut wasteful spending, and advance the America First agenda that puts hardworking Americans first.”
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“I spent six years as a United States Marine, and I’ve spent years in the Missouri Senate fighting for Missouri families. Now I’m ready to take that fight to Congress to help President Trump secure our border, restore energy independence, cut wasteful spending, and advance the America First agenda that puts hardworking Americans first.”
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In Congress, Rick will not accept the status quo. Career politicians beholden to special interests have failed us. He’s running to defend our faith, our families, and our freedoms and to bring the same conservative fight he’s led in Jefferson City to the halls of Washington.
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In Congress, Rick will not accept the status quo. Career politicians beholden to special interests have failed us. He’s running to defend our faith, our families, and our freedoms and to bring the same conservative fight he’s led in Jefferson City to the halls of Washington.
Rick has a strong record of sponsoring legislation to advance President Trump’s goal to Make America Great Again. In Congress, he will be a strong ally for the administration.
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Rick has a strong record of sponsoring legislation to advance President Trump’s goal to Make America Great Again. In Congress, he will be a strong ally for the administration.
A proud NRA member, Rick has a proven record of protecting our Second Amendment rights in Missouri. He helped craft legislation that made the state’s constitutional protections for the Second Amendment among the strongest in the nation, filed bills to prevent government entities from contracting with companies that discriminate against firearms manufacturers, and voted in favor of the Second Amendment Preservation Act. In Congress, he’ll bring that same fight to the national level and stand firm against any attempt to infringe on our God-given right to keep and bear arms.
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A proud NRA member, Rick has a proven record of protecting our Second Amendment rights in Missouri. He helped craft legislation that made the state’s constitutional protections for the Second Amendment among the strongest in the nation, filed bills to prevent government entities from contracting with companies that discriminate against firearms manufacturers, and voted in favor of the Second Amendment Preservation Act. In Congress, he’ll bring that same fight to the national level and stand firm against any attempt to infringe on our God-given right to keep and bear arms.
Standing with President Trump and our brave ICE agents, Rick is committed to securing America’s borders and enforcing our immigration laws. In the Missouri legislature, he sponsored legislation imposing real penalties on companies that hire people under the table without checking immigration status and fought to ban sanctuary cities. In Congress, he’ll back President Trump’s efforts to build the wall, fully fund ICE, deport criminal illegal aliens, and end the policies that have encouraged the flood of illegal immigration into our communities.
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Standing with President Trump and our brave ICE agents, Rick is committed to securing America’s borders and enforcing our immigration laws. In the Missouri legislature, he sponsored legislation imposing real penalties on companies that hire people under the table without checking immigration status and fought to ban sanctuary cities. In Congress, he’ll back President Trump’s efforts to build the wall, fully fund ICE, deport criminal illegal aliens, and end the policies that have encouraged the flood of illegal immigration into our communities.
Missouri families have been squeezed by skyrocketing costs for groceries, gas, and everyday essentials. Rick supports President Trump’s agenda to bring down costs and get our economy roaring again – by cutting taxes, slashing regulations, and unleashing American energy. With a proven record of opposing tax hikes in the Missouri legislature and fighting for legislation to place real limits on property taxes, he’ll fight in Congress against reckless spending that drives up our national debt and fuels inflation, working to put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Missourians.
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Missouri families have been squeezed by skyrocketing costs for groceries, gas, and everyday essentials. Rick supports President Trump’s agenda to bring down costs and get our economy roaring again – by cutting taxes, slashing regulations, and unleashing American energy. With a proven record of opposing tax hikes in the Missouri legislature and fighting for legislation to place real limits on property taxes, he’ll fight in Congress against reckless spending that drives up our national debt and fuels inflation, working to put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Missourians.
From unleashing a global pandemic to stealing America’s intellectual property, China is one of the biggest threats to our way of life. Rick has already taken action in the Missouri Senate, filing legislation to ban foreign ownership of land near military installations and sensitive defense manufacturing sites. He also voted against a bill that would have subsidized a Chinese air cargo hub at the St. Louis airport. In Congress, he’ll hold China accountable and work to reduce our dependence on Chinese goods.
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From unleashing a global pandemic to stealing America’s intellectual property, China is one of the biggest threats to our way of life. Rick has already taken action in the Missouri Senate, filing legislation to ban foreign ownership of land near military installations and sensitive defense manufacturing sites. He also voted against a bill that would have subsidized a Chinese air cargo hub at the St. Louis airport. In Congress, he’ll hold China accountable and work to reduce our dependence on Chinese goods.
As Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Rick has seen firsthand how divisive woke programs waste taxpayer dollars and divide Americans by race and gender instead of uniting us. He supports President Trump’s efforts to root out wokeism from the federal government. Rick will fight to ensure our schools focus on teaching children how to think, not indoctrinating them with a radical political agenda. He has routinely sponsored legislation to ensure parents have the right to oversee how their children are educated, and he also sponsored legislation to keep pornographic books out of school libraries. In Congress, he’ll work to defund woke programs across the federal government and protect hardworking Americans from ideological discrimination.
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As Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Rick has seen firsthand how divisive woke programs waste taxpayer dollars and divide Americans by race and gender instead of uniting us. He supports President Trump’s efforts to root out wokeism from the federal government. Rick will fight to ensure our schools focus on teaching children how to think, not indoctrinating them with a radical political agenda. He has routinely sponsored legislation to ensure parents have the right to oversee how their children are educated, and he also sponsored legislation to keep pornographic books out of school libraries. In Congress, he’ll work to defund woke programs across the federal government and protect hardworking Americans from ideological discrimination.
Throughout his time in the legislature, Rick has consistently voted to make life more affordable by voting against tax hikes. A proven pro-life champion, he voted for legislation extending the state’s 24-hour abortion waiting period to 72 hours and backed a bill requiring parents of minors considering an abortion to receive five days’ notice. In the Senate, he has filed legislation to ban foreign ownership of land near military installations and introduced a Parents’ Bill of Rights to safeguard parental authority over their children’s education and upbringing. Rick has been a strong supporter of President Trump, supporting his campaigns in 2020 and 2024. He has also supported legislation to empower Missouri to enforce immigration laws and sponsored bills to prevent illegal immigrants from getting jobs in our state.
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Throughout his time in the legislature, Rick has consistently voted to make life more affordable by voting against tax hikes. A proven pro-life champion, he voted for legislation extending the state’s 24-hour abortion waiting period to 72 hours and backed a bill requiring parents of minors considering an abortion to receive five days’ notice. In the Senate, he has filed legislation to ban foreign ownership of land near military installations and introduced a Parents’ Bill of Rights to safeguard parental authority over their children’s education and upbringing. Rick has been a strong supporter of President Trump, supporting his campaigns in 2020 and 2024. He has also supported legislation to empower Missouri to enforce immigration laws and sponsored bills to prevent illegal immigrants from getting jobs in our state.
Now, he’s ready to take his proven conservative record to Washington and fight for Missouri values in the United States Congress.
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Now, he’s ready to take his proven conservative record to Washington and fight for Missouri values in the United States Congress.
Endorsed by Missouri Right to Life in every legislative race he’s run, Rick is 100% pro-life with a consistent record to prove it. He voted to extend the state’s 24-hour abortion waiting period to 72 hours and backed a bill requiring parents of minors considering an abortion to receive five days’ notice. In Congress, he’ll fight hard to defund Planned Parenthood and protect our most vulnerable citizens, the unborn.
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Endorsed by Missouri Right to Life in every legislative race he’s run, Rick is 100% pro-life with a consistent record to prove it. He voted to extend the state’s 24-hour abortion waiting period to 72 hours and backed a bill requiring parents of minors considering an abortion to receive five days’ notice. In Congress, he’ll fight hard to defund Planned Parenthood and protect our most vulnerable citizens, the unborn.
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Candidate ID: H2MO04199
Name: BRATTIN, RICHARD
Office: House
State: MO
District: 05
Coverage start: 2026-02-18
Coverage end: 2026-07-15
Total receipts: $331764.08
Total disbursements: $109254.25
Cash on hand: $222509.83
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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