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Berton A Knox

Republican

Berton A Knox

MO-05 Republican nominee?

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AUG 5, 2026

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Current roleCandidate

PartyRepublican

GenderMale

LocationMissouri

Notable personal detailsBerton A. Knox is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District in the August 4, 2026 primary election. He previously ran in the Republican primary for Missouri’s 5th District in 2014, receiving 1,453 votes (4.05%). He has been described in election coverage as a perennial candidate.

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News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Berton A Knox is in the news because Missouri’s 5th Congressional District is expected to be a competitive House race in 2026. Recent ballot and redistricting developments could shape the contest, including a possible November referendum on the state’s congressional map. The August primary ballot may also matter because it will be decided by a more Republican-leaning electorate.

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Articles

SNSpringfield News-Leader20 days ago

MO voters to decide on sales tax, initiative petition limits in August

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