Housing
Supports expanding affordable housing.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Emanuel Cleaver, II
Candidate for U.S. House · Missouri · District 5
Projected winner: Emanuel Cleaver, II
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 3:58 AM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. MO · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Emanuel Cleaver, II is a former Kansas City mayor and city council member who was elected to Congress in 2004. He has also served as a United Methodist pastor.
Roots
- Former Kansas City mayor
- Minister
Background sources checked October 27, 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.
Consumer protection
Supports federal protections against predatory financial practices, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 22, 2026.
Missouri Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates and party emblems ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: US House Office of Photography · Public domain · Cropped to fit
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