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Cody J Oshel

Cody J Oshel

Overview

Current rolePastor

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyMainstream Republican

GenderMale

LocationMissouri

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BackgroundPastor

Notable personal detailsCody J. Oshel is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked in pastoral roles in the Missouri United Methodist Church, including senior pastor positions in Weston, Stanberry, and Kirksville. He has also worked at Thrivent Financial in roles related to strategic growth partnerships and member network leadership. Oshel is based in Maryville, Missouri.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate opposes tax increases on families, farmers, and small businesses and commits to stopping what he describes as runaway federal spending. He supports cutting regulatory red tape to help small towns and backing tax policies that help family farming operations thrive.

Healthcare

Opposes the Affordable Care Act’s regulatory approach and prioritizes lowering premiums and reversing what he calls failed ACA policies, with emphasis on addressing rural hospital viability and affordability. Positions focus on reducing federal regulations perceived to raise costs for working-class and rural Missourians.

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