Josh Smead
D
Won the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary
Josh Smead is the Democratic nominee for the open Missouri 6th District seat. A licensed architect and small-business owner from Liberty, Missouri, he is campaigning on revitalizing rural north Missouri and term limits.[1][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
In their words — priorities
- Family: says Missouri should be the best place in the country to raise a family, with safe communities, strong schools, affordable healthcare and local economies that work for everyday people.[3]
- Liberty/limited government: says he'll fight for term limits, defend the Constitution, and reduce red tape and federal overreach that he says chokes opportunity for small businesses.[3]
- Rural revitalization: says north Missouri needs a "generational investment" in infrastructure, from schools and roads to bridges, to restore the region's economic vibrancy.[3]
Background
- Is a father of four; a licensed architect who runs a local architecture and development firm with his wife in Liberty, Missouri.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $72K · spent $55K · $17K cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗