MO-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyRepublican
LocationMissouri
BackgroundAttorney
EducationWashington University in St. Louis — Political Science and Economics (graduated 2005)
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Notable personal detailsBrett Hueffmeier is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District. He previously worked for U.S. Senators Kit Bond and John Ashcroft. He studied political science and economics at Washington University in St. Louis (graduated 2005) and earned a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law (2010). He has worked in higher education roles in China and has described himself as proficient in Mandarin.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing unnecessary regulations to spur housing and business growth, backing pro-American trade policies and measures to protect domestic workers and small businesses. Emphasizes empowering small businesses, restoring rural hospitals, and rolling back policies seen as harming wages or competition, consistent with pro-market, regulatory-relief priorities.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to improve access and lower costs focused on rural hospitals and veterans' care, including caps on punitive damages, reversing the ban on physician-owned facilities treating Medicare/Medicaid patients, and expanding veterans' ability to seek non-VA providers.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate expresses a pro-life position, stating he will "defend the sanctity of life," indicating opposition to abortion. The campaign materials do not provide detailed policy specifics or exceptions on gestational limits or other restrictions.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate states he will defend the Second Amendment and protect gun rights while emphasizing conservative values. No detailed policy proposals on specific gun regulations (e.g., background checks, red flag laws, assault weapons bans) are provided on his campaign site.
News
Brett Hueffmeier is in the news because Missouri’s 5th District is shaping up to be a competitive House race in 2026. The latest reporting says state ballot measures and a possible redistricting referendum could affect the race, including whether the district map changes before voters decide. The August primary is also expected to draw a more Republican-leaning electorate than November, which could influence the contest.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Brett Hueffmeier for MO-05 Republican nominee?
U.S. Term Limits
Public endorsement
U.S. Term Limits endorsed Brett Hueffmeier for pledging to support congressional term limits.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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