MO-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army (retired; Master Sergeant)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationMissouri
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BackgroundU.S. Army (retired; Master Sergeant)
EducationLiberty University (MBA)
Notable personal detailsBradley M. Patty is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant who served for 25 years, including service in Iraq as a combat mechanic, and later worked as an instructor. He has said he earned an MBA from Liberty University and lives in Fayette, Missouri.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and reducing federal spending, prioritizing fiscal discipline and free-market growth. Advocates lowering taxes, cutting wasteful spending, and unleashing the free market to help small businesses and workers.
Immigration & Border
Supports enforcement-first immigration policies including finishing the border wall, ending catch-and-release, and restoring tougher immigration enforcement; frames the immigration system as serving American citizens first rather than illegal immigrants.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports pro‑life policies and protection of the unborn, pledging to "stand unapologetically for the unborn," defend religious liberty, and support policies to strengthen families and protect vulnerable children. Positions emphasize restricting abortion access rather than expanding it.
Climate & Energy
Supports American energy independence and emphasizes unleashing domestic energy production and secure energy independence as a campaign priority, without proposing aggressive emissions regulations or Green New Deal–style measures.
News
Brad Patty is in the news because Missouri’s 5th Congressional District is expected to be a competitive House race in 2026. Recent ballot and redistricting moves in Missouri could shape the district’s electorate and the map itself, which may affect the race. The August primary ballot is also expected to be more Republican-leaning than November, adding another factor to the contest.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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