Missouri's 8th Congressional District is represented by Jason Smith (Republican), who has held the seat since 2013. Smith has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 96% of the time. The district includes Cape Girardeau, Arnold, and Rolla. It takes in all or part of 28 counties; the most populous parts are in Jefferson County and Cape Girardeau County. About 773,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $60,159.
Current Representative
Jason Smith (Republican) has represented Missouri's 8th Congressional District since 2013.
VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Jason Smith is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Jason Smith (Republican), incumbent: raised $6.3M, $5.4M cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 99% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 96% of the time
Chris Reichard (Democratic): raised $28K, $7K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Missouri's 8th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.