2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the State of Missouri, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections will take place on August 4, 2026.
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Background
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In July 2025, lawmakers in the U.S. state of Missouri began considering a legislative redistricting plan ahead of the 2026 United States House of Representatives elections.
On August 29, 2025, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special session to redraw the congressional maps with a proposed map dismantling the safe blue 5th congressional district.[2] Governor Kehoe signed the proposed map bill into law on September 28.
Following its enactment, the map has faced both lawsuits and a citizen-led ballot initiative that, if certified, would suspend its implementation for the 2026 election and, if approved by voters, overturn it. The measure has drawn opposition from state Republicans.[3][4] In March 2026, proponents announced they had gathered enough signatures for the initiative to qualify for the ballot.[5]
District 1
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The 1st district encompasses the city of St. Louis and much of northern St. Louis County, including Florissant and University City. The incumbent is Democrat Wesley Bell, who was elected with 75.9% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Wesley Bell
- U.S. representatives
- Pete Aguilar, CA-33 (2015–present)[12]
- Katherine Clark, House minority whip (2023–present) from MA-05 (2013–present)[12]
- Emanuel Cleaver, MO-05 (2005–present)[13]
- Hakeem Jeffries, House minority leader (2023–present) from NY-08 (2013–present)[12]
- Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from CA-11 (1987–present)[14]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees[15]
- Missouri AFL-CIO[16]
- Missouri and Kansas Laborers District Council[17]
- National Education Association[18]
- United Auto Workers[19]
- Organizations
- AIPAC[20]
- Congressional Black Caucus[21]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[22]
- Humane World Action Fund[23]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[24]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[25]
- League of Conservation Voters[26]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[27]
- Newspapers
Cori Bush
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[30]
- U.S. representatives
- Jamaal Bowman, former NY-16 (2021–2025)[30]
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2019–present)[30]
- Local officials
- Rasheen Aldridge Jr., St. Louis alderman from the 14th ward (2023–present)[31]
- Individuals
- Jenifer Lewis, actress and singer[32]
- Ms. Rachel, YouTuber and children's educator[33]
- Hasan Piker, political commentator[34]
- Labor unions
- National Nurses United[35]
- UNITE HERE Local 74[36]
- Organizations
- A New Policy PAC[37]
- Center for Biological Diversity[38]
- CAIR Action[39]
- Democratic Socialists of America[19]
- Friends of the Earth[38]
- Jewish Voice for Peace[40]
- Justice Democrats[41]
- MoveOn[42]
- Our Revolution[43]
- PAL PAC[44]
- Peace Action[45]
- Progressive Democrats of America[46]
- Progressive Victory[47]
- St. Louis Democratic Socialists of America[48]
- Track AIPAC[49]
- Track Oil PACs[50]
- US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action[51]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Wesley Bell (D) | $3,561,711 | $2,901,538 | $1,094,094 |
| Cori Bush (D) | $1,306,727 | $1,206,974 | $97,762 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[52] | |||
Polling
Forums
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
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| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Wesley Bell | Cori Bush | Carl Harris | Carl E. Henderson | Alissa Murphy | |||||
| 1 | Apr. 30, 2026[54] | Democratic Wards 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 |
Ben Murray Inez Bordeaux |
YouTube | A[b] | P | N | N | N |
| 2 | Jul. 24, 2026[55] | STLPR | Jason Rosenbaum | YouTube | P | P | N | N | N |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Tom Schmitz, vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Missouri for Ward 4[10]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[60] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
District 2
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The 2nd district is anchored by the southern and western suburbs of St. Louis County, including Wildwood, Chesterfield, Ballwin and Kirkwood, as well as Franklin County and others. The incumbent is Republican Ann Wagner, who was re-elected with 54.5% of the vote in 2024.[6][61]
Republican primary
Declared
Withdrawn
- Bill Eigel, former state senator from the 23rd district (2017–2025) and candidate for governor in 2024[65] (running for St. Charles County Executive)[66]
Endorsements
Ann Wagner
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[67]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ryan Sheridan (R) | $120,290 | $120,290 | $0 |
| Ann Wagner (R) | $3,528,094 | $2,411,927 | $4,227,396 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[70] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Tim Bilash, physician[71]
- Nick Vivio, epidemiologist at Columbia University[72]
- Joan VonDras, retired teacher[73]
- Fred Wellman, podcast host[74]
Declined
- Doug Beck, minority leader of the Missouri Senate[75]
- Adam Wainwright, commentator for MLB on Fox and former St. Louis Cardinals baseball player[76]
Endorsements
Fred Wellman
- U.S. representatives
- Eric Swalwell, former CA-14 (2013–2026)[77]
- Eugene Vindman, VA-07 (2025–present)[77]
- Jared Huffman, CA-02 (2013–present)[77]
- Organizations
- Labor unions
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tim Bilash (D) | $3,562 | $3,733 | $129 |
| Chuck Summers (D) | $16,948 | $10,718 | $73 |
| Nick Vivio (D) | $133,080 | $111,962 | $21,118 |
| Joan VonDras (D) | $321,990 | $96,247 | $225,742 |
| Fred Wellman (D) | $808,789 | $562,187 | $246,602 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[70] | |||
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Brandon Coulter Daugherty[63]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Likely R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe R | October 2, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[79] | Likely R | September 26, 2025 |
Polling
Ann Wagner vs. Fred Wellman
Hypothetical polling
Ann Wagner vs. generic Democrat
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Ann Wagner (R) |
Generic Democrat |
Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling (D)[81] | May 21–22, 2025 | 584 (V) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 47% | 7% |
Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat
District 3
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The third district encompasses all of St. Charles County and extends as far west as to include most of Columbia and as far north as to include Mexico and a section of Hannibal. The incumbent is Republican Bob Onder, who was elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2024.[6][61]
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
Bob Onder
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[84]
- Organizations
John G. Fraser
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| John G. Fraser (R) | $17,196 | $13,413 | $3,783 |
| Bob Onder (R) | $950,350 | $629,335 | $471,459 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[87] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
Withdrawn
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tommy Holstein (D) | $10,095 | $7,625 | $2,470 |
| Bethany Mann (D) | $43,339 | $44,990 | $2,776 |
| Paul Wilson (D) | $4,162 | $4,453 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[87] | |||
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Jim Higgins, computer systems analyst and perennial candidate[94]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[60] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 4
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The 4th District includes a sliver of downtown Kansas City between the Kansas-Missouri border and Troost Avenue, historically the dividing line between the city's white and Black neighborhoods, as well as suburbs such as Lee's Summit and Grandview in southern Jackson County, and rural counties as far south as the Springfield area and as far east as the Lake of the Ozarks. The incumbent is Republican Mark Alford, who was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2024.[6][61]
Republican primary
Declared
- Mark Alford, incumbent U.S. representative[95]
- Heather Shelton[96]
- Scott Vera[96]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mark Alford (R) | $1,370,433 | $808,792 | $779,509 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[97] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jeanette Cass, farmer and community advocate[96]
- Hartzell Gray, radio host and Kansas City Tenants Union organizer[98]
- Jordan Herrera, attorney[99]
- Randy Miller, broadcaster[96]
- Danny Province, teacher and entrepreneur[100]
- G Rick, entrepreneur[96]
- Ashleigh Rogers, interior designer[96]
- Wayne Russell[96]
Withdrawn
- Ricky Dana, web designer[101]
Declined
- Jolie Justus, former minority leader of the Missouri Senate (2013–2015) from the 10th district (2007–2015) and candidate for mayor of Kansas City in 2019[102]
- Quinton Lucas, mayor of Kansas City (2019–present)[103]
Endorsements
Hartzell Gray
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ricky Dana (D) | $578 | $578 | $0 |
| Hartzell Gray (D) | $250,118 | $205,149 | $44,969 |
| Jordan Herrera (D) | $39,762 | $22,674 | $3,125 |
| Danny Province (D) | $25,150 | $22,297 | $3,991 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[97] | |||
Libertarian primary
Declared
Presumptive nominee
- Thomas Holbrook, document imaging specialist[96]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[60] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 5
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The 5th District includes a section of Kansas City, suburban neighborhoods such as Independence in eastern Jackson County and rural stretches of western and Mid-Missouri extending as far as the outskirts of Columbia and Jefferson City. The incumbent is Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, who was re-elected with 60.2% of the vote in 2024.[6][61]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Emanuel Cleaver, incumbent U.S. representative[107]
Withdrawn
- Hartzell Gray, radio host and Kansas City Tenants Union organizer[99] (filed for candidacy in Missouri's 4th congressional district after redistricting)[108]
Endorsements
Emanuel Cleaver
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees[15]
- Missouri AFL-CIO[16]
- National Education Association[18]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Emanuel Cleaver (D) | $1,298,255 | $1,044,827 | $1,143,055 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[110] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Micah Beebe, investment specialist[96]
- Rick Brattin, state senator from the 31st district (2021–present) and candidate for the 4th district in 2022[111][112]
- Taylor Burks, former Boone County clerk, candidate for the 4th district in 2022, and candidate for the 3rd district in 2024[113]
- Brett Hueffmeier, attorney[114]
- Berton A. Knox, perennial candidate[96]
- Brad Patty, U.S. Army veteran[115]
Withdrawn
- Sean Smith, Jackson County legislator and nominee for this district in 2024 (running for state house)[116]
Endorsements
Rick Brattin
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[117]
- Statewide officials
- Mike Kehoe, governor of Missouri (2025–present)[118]
- Vivek Malek, treasurer of Missouri (2022–present)[119]
- U.S. representatives
- Eric Burlison, MO-7 (2023–present)[77]
- Bob Onder, MO-3 (2025–present)[77]
- David McIntosh, former IN-2 (1995–2001)[77]
- Organizations
Taylor Burks
- U.S. representatives
- Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader (2023–present) and LA-01 (2008–present)[122]
- August Pfluger, TX-11 (2021–present)[77]
- Blaine Luetkemeyer, former MO-09 and MO-03 (2009–2025)[123]
- Vicky Hartzler, former MO-04 (2011–2023)[123]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rick Brattin (R) | $312,664 | $104,166 | $208,498 |
| Taylor Burks (R) | $1,147,927 | $200,749 | $947,177 |
| Brett Hueffmeier (R) | $324,718 | $224,222 | $100,496 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[110] | |||
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Randall "Randy" Langkraehr, business owner[96]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Likely R (flip) | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid R (flip) | May 13, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid R (flip) | September 29, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe R (flip) | October 2, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[60] | Lean R (flip) | April 28, 2026 |
District 6
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The 6th district encompasses rural northern Missouri, St. Joseph and all of the Kansas City area in the state north of the Missouri River. The incumbent is Republican Sam Graves, who was re-elected with 70.7% of the vote in 2024.[6][61]
Republican primary
Declared
- James Ingram, business owner[124]
- Cody J. Oshel, pastor[125]
- Nathanael Schultz, business owner[125]
- Chris Stigall, radio show host[126]
- Nathan Willett, Kansas City councilmember[127]
Withdrawn
- Sam Graves, incumbent U.S. representative[128]
Declined
- Mazzie Christensen, state representative from the 2nd district (2023–present)[126][129]
Endorsements
Chris Stigall
- U.S. representatives
- Sam Graves, MO-6 (2001–present)[77]
- Statewide officials
- Catherine Hanaway, attorney general of Missouri (2025–present)[77]
Nathan Willett
- Organizations
- Missouri Farm Bureau[130]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| James Ingram (R) | $24,600 | $17,961 | $6,639 |
| Cody Oshel (R) | $7,351 | $1,825 | $8,026 |
| Nathanael Schultz (R) | $170,507 | $24,913 | $145,595 |
| Chris Stigall (R) | $599,336 | $433,386 | $166,050 |
| Nathan Willett (R) | $575,569 | $436,244 | $139,325 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[131] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Matt Levine, transportation security officer[132]
- Scot Pondelick, U.S. Army veteran and combat Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist [133]
- Josh Smead, architect[134]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Matt Levine (D) | $53,226 | $46,659 | $6,566 |
| Scot Pondelick (D) | $49,224 | $38,886 | $10,338 |
| Josh Smead (D) | $72,101 | $55,155 | $16,947 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[131] | |||
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Andy Maidment, retired Army officer and IT security professional[135]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[60] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 7
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The 7th district is located in southwestern Missouri, taking in Springfield, Joplin, Branson, and Nixa. The incumbent is Republican Eric Burlison, who was re-elected with 71.6% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Declared
- Eric Burlison, incumbent U.S. representative[136]
- John Casey, construction worker[137]
- Grayson Hunt, branch finance manager[138]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Eric Burlison (R) | $1,111,828 | $855,278 | $857,937 |
| Grayson Hunt (R) | $7,748 | $7,748 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[139] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Missi Hesketh
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Missi Hesketh (D) | $50,540 | $19,734 | $35,943 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[139] | |||
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Kevin Craig, christian anarchist[143]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[60] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 8
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The 8th district is the most rural district of Missouri, taking in rural southeastern Missouri, including the Missouri Bootheel, as well as the cities of Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff. The incumbent is Republican Jason Smith, who was re-elected with 76.2% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Declared
- Gordon Heslop, retired educator and candidate for Texas's 32nd congressional district in 2026[144]
- Jason Smith, incumbent U.S. representative[145]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jason Smith (R) | $5,264,183 | $3,269,224 | $5,012,103 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[146] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Frank Barnitz, former state senator from the 16th district (2005–2011)[147]
- Christopher Reichard, construction worker[148]
Disqualified
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Frank Barnitz (D) | $82,534 | $62,734 | $19,800 |
| Clayton Harbison (D) | $4,251 | $2,017 | $1,768 |
| Christopher Reichard (D) | $5,674 | $3,732 | $1,942 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[146] | |||
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
- Rebecca Sharpe Lombard, Ward 6 treasurer for the Libertarian Party of Missouri[151]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[56] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[57] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[58] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[59] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[60] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |