Taylor Burks
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Missouri
MO-05 Republican nominee?
$19.2K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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$19.2KAUG 5, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Navy Reserve lieutenant commander
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationMissouri
BackgroundU.S. Navy Reserve lieutenant commander
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EducationTruman State University — B.A. in Justice Systems
Notable personal detailsTaylor Burks is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He previously served as Boone County Clerk after being appointed in 2017, and later served as Director of Labor Standards for the State of Missouri. Burks is a U.S. Navy Reserve lieutenant commander and a veteran with prior active-duty service, and he has also worked in University of Missouri System administration and private-sector management.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports limited government and fiscal responsibility, opposes tax increases and what he describes as wasteful Democratic spending, and pledges to protect taxpayers’ dollars from what he calls "liberal tax hikes and boondoggles."
Healthcare
The candidate supports limited government and fiscal responsibility in health policy, opposes federal funding for Planned Parenthood, and emphasizes investing in biosecurity and pandemic preparedness rather than expanding federal health programs.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections and opposes federal or state red flag-style restrictions on gun ownership; frames Second Amendment preservation as preventing federal overreach while respecting law enforcement. He has expressed concern about red flag laws being applied to veterans and has promoted Second Amendment preservation policies.
Latest News
Taylor Burks is in the news because Missouri’s redrawn 5th Congressional District is heading into a closely watched general election, with Republican Rick Brattin winning the GOP nomination and the district expected to be more competitive than before. The race could still be affected by court fights over ballot measures and a possible referendum on the new congressional map, which may determine whether the 2025 redistricting plan is used in November. Recent coverage also places Burks in the broader context of Missouri’s primary and redistricting battles, but the key story is the shifting map and its impact on the 5th District contest.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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