Trump-backed Rick Brattin seeks GOP nomination in reshaped 5th DistrictINDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KMIZ) One of Missouri's largest congressional primaries is unfolding Tuesday, as six Republicans compete for the chance to challenge longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver in a dramatically reshaped 5th Congressional District. Among the candidates is state Sen. Rick Brattin, who has emerged as one of the race's highest-profile…ABC17News.com2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEmanuel Cleavermissouri primary election
AIPAC front and center in Bell-Bush rematchThe rematch between Rep. Wesley Bell and Cori Bush puts the U.S.-Israel relationship under scrutiny.POLITICO2mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentWesley Bellmissouri primary election
Two Dems meeting primary for shot at Ann Wagner in NovemberFred Wellman and Joan VonDras running in Aug. 4 contest to see who runs against Wagner, an eight-term incumbent who faces nominal opposition in the GOP primary.St. Louis Post-Dispatch2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAnn Wagnermissouri primary election
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primarySt. Louis-area congressman Wesley Bell faces a Democratic primary rematch Tuesday with former congresswoman Cori Bush, who lost the seat to Bell in 2024.WDIV ClickOnDetroit2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentWesley Bellmissouri primary election
Fifth Congressional District candidate interview: Rick BrattinSix Republicans are competing in the August primary for the Fifth Congressional District seat. Taylor Burks, Rick Brattin, Brett Hueffmeier, Micah Beebe, Berton Knox and Brad Patty are all challenging incumbent Emanuel Cleaver, who has held the seat since 2005. Congressional districts were redrawn in 2025 during a special session aimed at giving…ABC17News.com2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeEmanuel Cleavermissouri primary election
