MO-08 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army veteran
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMissouri
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BackgroundU.S. Army veteran
Notable personal detailsChristopher Reichard is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing Missouri’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an Army veteran (OIF) and has described himself as a disabled veteran, a second-generation IBEW Local 1 union member, and a working-class candidate from Arnold, Missouri. He has participated in public candidate events and debates ahead of the Democratic primary for MO-08.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports securing affordable healthcare access for rural Missouri and explicitly lists Medicare‑For‑All as a potential solution while also backing Medicaid support to keep rural facilities open. Prioritizes lowering costs and improving accessibility for working families and veterans.
Immigration & Border
The candidate calls for defunding and abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and seeks immigration enforcement that respects rights and due process. He frames ICE tactics as brutal and supports immigration reform consistent with protecting civil liberties.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports women’s rights to bodily autonomy and states that decisions about reproductive health belong to women, their doctors, and their families, explicitly including access to safe abortion care.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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