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Candidates › MO-05 race › 2025–2026
Emanuel Cleaver
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, MO-05
Representative since 2005
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- On the ballot
- Won the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 163,369 votes (49.9%)
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Housing
- Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
- Health Care
- Gun and Public Safety
- Education
- In Congress
- Representative since 2005 · votes with their party 99% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-4535
- Money
- $1.8M raised, $1.8M spent, $882.9K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 32% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 62% from Missouri · largest committee giver INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE, $12.5K
- Outside groups
- $234.8K supporting Cleaver
- Backed by
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). As the campaign lists them
- Sponsored most in
- Finance and Financial Sector, Housing and Community Development, Crime and Law Enforcement
9 priorities from cleaver4congress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Growing up in public housing inspired Congressman Cleaver to make accessible, affordable housing for all a life-long crusade. His bipartisan efforts in Congress enabled the passage of the largest housing reform law in modern history.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
The long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare are commitments that Congressman Cleaver believes are unwavering for our country. He has and will continue to fight for the investments needed to maintain these programs for our seniors.
He supports expanding Medicaid and closing gaps in coverage to ensure that underserved and rural communities have access to local health care needed without having to travel hours to receive care.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
A priority for Congressman Cleaver is ensuring that Missourians have access to affordable, quality health coverage. He has been an ardent supporter and defender of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has helped bring coverage to millions of Americans. He believes the ACA should be strengthened.
Congressman Cleaver has fought to lower the cost of prescription drugs so families do not have to choose between their medications and their groceries.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
Congressman Cleaver disagrees with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and believes that decision undermines women’s right to make their own health care decisions. He believes that reproductive health care decisions need to be between women and their doctors.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
Congressman Cleaver supports bipartisan, common-sense gun safety legislation, keeping our children and neighborhoods safe while respecting the responsible ownership of guns. He is committed to making sure law enforcement has the funds, resources, and training necessary to reduce crime and violence to save lives so our families feel safe in our community.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
Congressman Cleaver believes education and training are critical for our region, state and country. He is committed to affordable and accessible education and workforce training opportunities for all. He wants to ensure students have the skills and education needed for thevjobs of today and of the future.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
Remaining focused on job creation, supporting small businesses, and making investments in our future economy are core values of Congressman Cleaver’s work in Congress. He knows that small businesses are the engine creating jobs that build our economy.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
Congressman Cleaver is proud to salute and represent thousands of military service members, veterans, and their families. He supports improving health care for veterans and ensuring that they receive the benefits they have earned protecting our country.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
Improving and addressing the 5th District’s transportation needs continues being a priority for Congressman Cleaver. His efforts have secured billions of dollars investment for our community and State, including the repair and new construction of highways, roads, bridges, transit, and water projects.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues
Working across the aisle with Republican colleagues is and continues to be a hallmark of Congressman Cleaver’s actions in Congress. He knows that with consensus developed through compromise and collaboration our nation’s policies are better.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · cleaver4congress.com/issues