Paul Berry III
Paul Berry III
MO-01 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBail bondsman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationMissouri
BackgroundBail bondsman
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EducationPattonville High School (High School Diploma)
Notable personal detailsPaul Berry III is a Missouri Republican candidate who has run for multiple offices, including St. Louis County executive and U.S. House. He has been described as a bail bondsman and business consultant and has been active in St. Louis-area politics and community issues. In 2026, he filed as a Republican candidate for U.S. Representative in Missouri's 1st Congressional District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing local taxes and other pro-growth, conservative economic policies focused on cutting taxes and strengthening free enterprise. Advocates eliminating local earnings taxes and has run as a Republican emphasizing business-friendly, limited-government approaches to the economy.
Immigration & Border
Supports construction of a border wall and other infrastructure to secure control over entries and exits at the U.S. border; opposes resettlement of Syrian refugees without what he describes as proper vetting.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has been endorsed by Missouri Right to Life and has accepted/been promoted with pro-life messaging promising to "protect unborn babies" and to "protect the sanctity of life." This indicates a pro‑life stance supporting strong restrictions on abortion.
Climate & Energy
Paul Berry III has expressed support for removing nuclear waste from the Westlake Landfill. There is no clear, detailed public record of his broader climate or energy policy positions that would place him on a progressive or conservative climate/energy policy spectrum.
Public Safety & Guns
Paul Berry III has taken actions to block local governments from enacting their own gun restrictions and filed a statewide petition to prohibit local gun laws while arguing for uniform constitutional rights across the state. His public filings and legal actions indicate he favors protecting gun rights at the state level rather than permitting local firearm regulations.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Paul Berry III for MO-01 Republican nominee?
National Right to Life PAC
Political organization
National Right to Life PAC endorsed Paul Berry III.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20222022
LatestCycle 2022
Source: FEC
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