2026 U.S. House election in Missouri's district 5
House · November 3, 2026 · not yet held
The ballot
- Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic, incumbent)—
- Randy Langkraehr (Libertarian)—
- Rick Brattin (Republican)—
The field, week by week
Each pundit's latest pick as of each week's end, so a bar is the room as it stood that week — not how many calls were made.
What the field called
Who the pundits on record picked to win, most picked first.
- Emanuel Cleaver3 picks
Every claim about this race (3)
Newest first. A grade appears once the result is certified and the claim is scored.
Miles Parks: Emanuel Cleaver wins MO-05 House seat (2026) — “seems to be safe”
Race Winners · Sep 29, 2026 · 2026 U.S. House election in Missouri's district 5 · the take
PendingNathaniel Rakich: Emanuel Cleaver wins MO-05 House seat (2026) — “likely to reelect”
Race Winners · Sep 18, 2026 · 2026 U.S. House election in Missouri's district 5 · the take
PendingDavid Nir: Emanuel Cleaver wins MO-05 House seat (2026)
Race Winners · Sep 17, 2026 · 2026 U.S. House election in Missouri's district 5 · the take
Pending