Taylor Burks
Taylor Burks
MO-05 Republican nominee?
$3.9K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationMissouri
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationTruman State University — B.A., justice systems
Notable personal detailsTaylor W. Burks is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He was appointed Boone County Clerk in 2017 and has served in the U.S. Navy, including active duty and the Navy Reserve. He has worked in administrative and operations roles, including at the University of Missouri System, and later in private-sector management.
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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.
News
Taylor Burks is in the news because Missouri’s 5th District is shaping up to be a competitive House race in 2026. Recent ballot and redistricting moves in Missouri could affect the district’s political makeup and the timing of the race. The August primary is expected to be held in a more Republican-leaning electorate, and a possible November referendum on the congressional map could also matter.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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