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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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Missouri 5th District · House

Emanuel Cleaver (D)vsRick Brattin (R)+1 other

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Aug 29, 2026

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170MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Emanuel Cleaver

Democrat· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 95.14%

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Rick Brattin

Republican

Todd Becker

Independent

War Chest (FEC)

Cleaver

$1.1M

Brattin

$223k

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookLikely R

Missouri house — Score 170 | Tip the Scale Blue