Bethany Mann
Won the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary
Bethany Mann is the Democratic nominee for Missouri's 3rd District. An environmental chemist who has tested for contaminants including PFAS, she is campaigning on science-based policy, rural infrastructure investment and healthcare access.[1][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsProtect legal access to abortion
Lists defending abortion access as essential healthcare among her healthcare priorities.[4]
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Supports Medicare/Healthcare for All to eliminate financial barriers to care.[4]
- SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Calls for holding corporate polluters accountable and creating union-led jobs in clean energy and rural broadband as part of modernizing infrastructure.[4]
In their words — priorities
- Economic opportunity and infrastructure: investing in union-led jobs in clean energy and agricultural technology, modernizing rural broadband, energy resilience and clean water access.[4]
- Accountability: protecting reproductive freedom, safeguarding voting rights and ensuring equitably funded public schools.[4]
- Rural healthcare: strengthening rural hospitals and expanding access through mobile clinics, telehealth and incentives to retain rural medical staff.[4]
Background
- Holds a B.S. in chemistry and has worked as an environmental chemist and technology professional, including testing for contaminants such as PFAS in agriculture, energy and water infrastructure.[4]
- Serves on the Executive Board of the Kansas Laboratory Education Association and as Vice Chair of the Missouri Democrats LGBTQIA+ Caucus.[4]
- Is the daughter of an Air Force veteran and granddaughter of a WWII veteran.[4]
Campaign money
Raised $43K · spent $45K · $2,776 cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗