Jason Smith

Republican · Candidate for Missouri U.S. House District 8 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesStrongly right
GunsStrongly right
Health careStrongly right

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Voting record in Congress

In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 1.3% of votes, voted with their party 99.1% of the time.

Sponsored 9 bills (1 became law), mostly on taxation, health, armed forces and national security.

Source: Voteview.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $151K supporting and $0 opposing Jason Smith.

For
Defend American Jobs · Crypto industry$151K

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

Endorsed by Donald Trump (source).

  • Organizations: AIPAC, Missouri Fraternal Order of Police

More about Jason Smith

Campaign website · Wikipedia · Ballotpedia

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Quick answers

What party is Jason Smith?
Jason Smith is running as a Republican.
Is Jason Smith the incumbent?
Yes. Jason Smith currently holds this office.
Who is Jason Smith running against?
Christopher Riechard, for Missouri U.S. House District 8.
Is Jason Smith liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Jason Smith is moderately right, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Jason Smith?
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