Notable personal detailsHeather Shelton is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District in the August 4, 2026 primary. She has worked in real estate and small business, including as an owner of a real estate business and as a licensed realtor. She has also worked in education, including as a substitute teacher, and has emphasized government transparency, constitutional rights, and fiscally responsible leadership in her campaign messaging.