Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare, rural-hospital funding and lower prescription costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Josh Smead
Candidate for U.S. House · Missouri · District 6
THE PERSON
Background
Josh Smead is an architect and architecture-and-construction business owner who has lived in Missouri since 2017. His project experience includes major sports facilities.
Roots
- Architect
- Small-business owner
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.
Education
Opposes school vouchers and public funding for religious schools; supports universal pre-K and school meals.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports replacing ICE with humane immigration enforcement outside the Department of Homeland Security.
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Supports abortion rights and opposes government restrictions on personal medical decisions.
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Supports family farms, equipment right-to-repair and rural broadband.
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Opposes sweeping tariffs and supports reversing tax cuts for the wealthy.
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Supports background checks, secure storage and registration requirements for 3D-printed guns.
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Supports Grain Belt Express, grid investment and climate research.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 6 · 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.