Christopher Reichard
Candidate for Missouri 8th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Missouri 8th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Missouri Secretary of State — Certification of Candidates and Party Emblems, November 3, 2026 General Election · read Sep 24, 2026
Sources (1)
- Missouri Secretary of State — Certification of Candidates and Party Emblems, November 3, 2026 General Election (certified August 25, 2026): U.S. Representative, District 8 — 'Chris Reichard', Democratic
The District
What Missouri 8th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Texas County, Shannon County, Howell County, Stoddard County, Douglas County, Reynolds County, Oregon County, Wayne County, Dent County, Ozark County, Butler County, Phelps County, Wright County, Bollinger County, Ripley County and 9 more; parts of New Madrid County, Perry County, Mississippi County and Jefferson County.
Includes Cape Girardeau, Arnold (part), Farmington, Jackson, Park Hills, Poplar Bluff, Rolla, Sikeston, West Plains, Advance, Allenville, Altenburg and 194 more.
523 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 TIGER/Line voting districts (VTD20)
Results
Certified results for Missouri 8th Congressional District
U.S. Representative District 8
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason SmithRepublican | Republican | 51,114 | 64.8% |
| Randi McCallianDemocrat | Democrat | 25,793 | 32.7% |
| Jake DawsonLibertarian | Libertarian | 1,935 | 2.5% |
Official — Missouri Secretary of State, Official Results as certified by the Board of State Canvassers · Missouri Secretary of State — Official Results by County
U.S. Representative District 8
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason SmithRepublican | Republican | 34,506 | 64.0% |
| Randi McCallianDemocrat | Democrat | 17,826 | 33.1% |
| Jim HigginsLibertarian | Libertarian | 1,543 | 2.9% |
Official — Missouri Secretary of State, Official Results as certified by the Board of State Canvassers · Missouri Secretary of State — Official Results by County
U.S. Representative District 8
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason SmithRepublican | Republican | 20,945 | 67.4% |
| Kathy EllisDemocrat | Democrat | 9,364 | 30.1% |
| Tom SchmitzLibertarian | Libertarian | 777 | 2.5% |
Official — Missouri Secretary of State, Official Results as certified by the Board of State Canvassers · Missouri Secretary of State — Official Results by County
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 25
- Raised
- $5,674cycle to date through Jul 15
- Cash on Hand
- $1,942cycle to date through Jul 15
- Spent
- $3,732cycle to date through Jul 15
- Debts Owed
- $5,196cycle to date through Jul 15
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 15, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Mci Printing$2,040.00
- Theo R Welling Photography$275.00
Campaign finance — Reichard For Rep: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Reichard For Rep: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026
Raised $5,673.94 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $3,732.06 · cash on hand $1,941.88 · debts owed by the committee $5,195.97 — through Jul 15, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $5,564.67 (98%); Candidate loans $109.27 (2%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): other $2,603.00.
Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“Honestly, I couldn't have done this without them; they've put their faith in me to go into the general election, and it's a blessing, and I'm ready to fight for all of them”
“I feel like we've shown people that blue dots in Missouri are coming together, and I just feel energized and ready to go”
“The working class is falling behind, and MO-08--Missouri's poorest and most rural district--is feeling the pressure hardest.”
“Don't let labels like "progressive" divide us. Progressive issues are working-class issues: stronger unions, lower family costs, and politicians who put people first.”
“As a product of forever wars, I support diplomacy first and foremost.”
“Chris's primary goal is to strengthen the working class by removing restrictions that have held back unions since 1947. When unions are stronger, every American worker benefits.”
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“Chris Reichard is a different kind of candidate: a disabled OIF Army veteran, proud second generation IBEW Local 1 union member, and a seasoned fighter for our rights from Arnold, MO.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Chris Reichard wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Missouri 8th Congressional DistrictAug 5, 2026 · Press · WTOP / Associated Press
- Smith, Reichard win 8th Congressional District primariesAug 4, 2026 · Press · myleaderpaper.com
- Christopher Reichard -- Ballotpedia Candidate Connection surveyBallotpedia · Ballotpedia
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.reichardforrep.com/ captured 2026-09-24T21:27:06Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.reichardforrep.com/
Source: https://www.reichardforrep.com/
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Missouri 8th Congressional District
- Jason SmithRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Rebecca Sharpe LombardLibertarian · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Missouri 8th District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Chris Reichard" (Democratic) on the MO official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · MO official election authority · sourceU.S. Representative · MO-08
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Christopher yet: Advertising, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_yv5hf9fgg.
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