Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP, will face longtime House Democrat

August 4, 2026 / 11:57 PM EDT / CBS News

Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP, will face longtime House Democrat

TL;DR

  • Rick Brattin won the Republican nomination for Missouri's 5th Congressional District.
  • The district was significantly redrawn in the last redistricting cycle, making it more Republican-leaning.
  • Brattin is endorsed by former President Trump and backed by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe.
  • He will face incumbent Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, an 11-term representative.
  • The redrawn district now includes parts of Central Missouri and has a reduced Democratic electorate.
  • The redistricting plan has faced legal challenges but remains in place.
  • Flipping this seat could aid Republicans in their efforts to hold their narrow House majority.