Question 1

Who should I vote for in Missouri in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 9 Missouri races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Missouri State Auditor?

Accepted Answer

Scott Fitzpatrick has the strongest record in the Missouri state auditor race. Scott Fitzpatrick scores 72 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Scott Fitzpatrick's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Dustin Coffell (4 of 15 criteria) and Quentin Wilson (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in MO-01?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Bell has the strongest record in Missouri's 1st Congressional District. Wesley Bell scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Wesley Bell's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Paul Berry III (3 of 15 criteria) and Tom Schmitz (2 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in MO-02?

Accepted Answer

Ann Wagner has the strongest record in Missouri's 2nd Congressional District. Ann Wagner scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Fred Wellman at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Ann Wagner's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Fred Wellman's highest marks are communication. Brandon Daugherty (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in MO-03?

Accepted Answer

Bob Onder has the strongest record in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District. Bob Onder scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Bob Onder's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Jim Higgins (2 of 15 criteria) and Bethany Mann (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in MO-04?

Accepted Answer

Mark Alford has the strongest record in Missouri's 4th Congressional District. Mark Alford scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Mark Alford's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jordan Herrera (7 of 15 criteria) and Thomas Holbrook (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in MO-05?

Accepted Answer

Emanuel Cleaver has the strongest record in Missouri's 5th Congressional District. Emanuel Cleaver scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Rick Brattin at 61, as of October 6, 2026. Emanuel Cleaver's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Rick Brattin's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Randy Langkraehr (2 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in MO-06?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in Missouri's 6th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Andy Maidment (6 of 15 criteria), Josh Smead (6 of 15 criteria) and Chris Stigall (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in MO-07?

Accepted Answer

Eric Burlison has the strongest record in Missouri's 7th Congressional District. Eric Burlison scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Missi Hesketh at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Eric Burlison's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Missi Hesketh's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Kevin Craig (2 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in MO-08?

Accepted Answer

Jason Smith has the strongest record in Missouri's 8th Congressional District. Jason Smith scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Chris Reichard at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Jason Smith's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Chris Reichard's highest marks are communication. Rebecca Lombard (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Missouri?

State Auditor of Missouri

U.S. House, Missouri 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Missouri 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Missouri 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Missouri 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Missouri 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Missouri 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Missouri 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Missouri 8th Congressional District