MO-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army (retired; Master Sergeant)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMissouri
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BackgroundU.S. Army (retired; Master Sergeant)
EducationLiberty University (MBA)
Notable personal detailsBradley M. Patty is a Republican candidate for U.S. House representing Missouri’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served about 25 years and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. He has described his Army experience as including combat vehicle maintenance work and later serving as an instructor, and he has said he earned an MBA from Liberty University. He is based in Fayette, Missouri.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Brad Patty supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending, advocating fiscal discipline and free-market policies to help small businesses and workers. He states he will fight to lower taxes, cut wasteful spending, and unleash the free market if elected.
Immigration & Border
Supports an enforcement-first approach: securing the southern border, finishing construction of a border wall, ending catch-and-release, and restoring tougher immigration policies that prioritize citizens. Describes current federal policies as 'open border' and calls for stronger border controls to stop cartels, drugs, and criminals.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as pro-life and says he will "stand unapologetically for the unborn," defend religious liberty, and support policies to strengthen families. His campaign page frames abortion as an issue of protecting unborn children and advocates defending life.
Climate & Energy
Supports ‘‘American energy independence’’ and calls for policies to ‘‘unleash American energy independence’’ and ‘‘secure energy independence,’’ framing energy as a national-security and economic priority. Emphasizes energy security and boosting domestic energy production rather than aggressive emissions regulation or Green New Deal–style policies.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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