Economy
In his 2026 questionnaire, Schmitz proposes replacing government-managed fiat currency with a voluntary monetary system.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Tom Schmitz
Candidate for U.S. House · Missouri · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Tom Schmitz is a criminal-defense attorney in St. Louis. His 2026 questionnaire reports undergraduate study in psychological sciences and a law degree.
Roots
- Criminal-defense attorney
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, psychological sciences, University of Missouri–Columbia, 2008
- J.D., Creighton University School of Law, 2012
Background sources checked November 3, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
National Security/Foreign Policy
His 2026 answers oppose interventionist wars and seek lower military spending; these are campaign positions.
Source checked November 3, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
He proposes a voluntary, market-based healthcare system with less government control over treatment choices.
Source checked November 3, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 22, 2026.
Missouri Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates and party emblems ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.