Missouri's 5th Congressional District
As of October 19, 2026, Missouri's 5th congressional district (MO-5) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat who has served in the House since 2005. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. As of Monday, October 19, 2026, Election Day is 15 days away. Referandom does not list candidates; the Missouri election office publishes them.
Representative Serving Now
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat, MO-5, term ends January 3, 2027
How Did Emanuel Cleaver Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) has voted Yea or Nay on 320 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 15 (4.5%). Cleaver voted with the majority of Democrats 99% of the time.
- Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) voted Yea on S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 314).
- Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) voted Yea on H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 313).
- Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) voted Nay on H.J.Res. 213 on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 311).
From the roll calls of the Clerk of the House. Every Vote by Emanuel Cleaver →
On the Ballot November 3, 2026
- The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
- Referandom does not list candidates, polls or forecasts; the Missouri election office publishes the candidates.
- District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. This is the district of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
2026 Elections in Missouri → Every Seat on the Ballot in 2026 →
Other Districts in Missouri
- MO-1 Wesley Bell (D)
- MO-2 Ann Wagner (R)
- MO-3 Robert F. Onder, Jr. (R)
- MO-4 Mark Alford (R)
- MO-6 Sam Graves (R)
- MO-7 Eric Burlison (R)
- MO-8 Jason Smith (R)
Missouri's Senators
- Josh Hawley (R), term ends January 3, 2031
- Eric Schmitt (R), term ends January 3, 2029
Senators represent the whole state, every district alike.
Questions About Missouri's 5th Congressional District
Who Represents Missouri's 5th Congressional District?
As of October 19, 2026, Missouri's 5th congressional district (MO-5) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat who has served in the House since 2005.
Is Missouri's 5th Congressional District on the Ballot in 2026?
Yes. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. Referandom does not list candidates; the Missouri election office publishes them.
How Did Emanuel Cleaver Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) has voted Yea or Nay on 320 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 15 (4.5%). Cleaver voted with the majority of Democrats 99% of the time.
How Many Congressional Districts Does Missouri Have?
Missouri has 8 congressional districts in the 119th Congress, each with one seat in the House of Representatives. Its senators are Josh Hawley (R) and Eric Schmitt (R).
More About Missouri in Congress
Members, seats and terms from Congress.gov, the Clerk of the House and the congress-legislators project; votes from the Clerk's roll calls, current through .
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Referandom. (2026, September 16). Missouri's 5th Congressional District: Who Represents It. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/districts/mo-5