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Chris Reichard
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Missouri’s 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Chris Reichard is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Missouri’s 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Jason Smith (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Chris Reichard’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Chris Reichard’s campaign has raised $27,958 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $6,652 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$20,906
- PACs and other committees$6,942
- The candidate’s own money and loans$109
From donors who gave over $200: $7,568 after refunds, in gifts through September 30, 2026; 99% from Missouri, 1% from other states. Top states: Missouri $7,518 (99%), Illinois $50 (1%). 16 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MO08183 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Chris Reichard’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Chris Reichard (Democratic); Jason Smith (Republican, incumbent); Rebecca Sharpe Lombard (Libertarian)
- Incumbent: Jason Smith (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Missouri 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Missouri race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Missouri
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Missouri
- Check your registration on Missouri’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Missouri
About Chris Reichard
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Chris Reichard quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Union electrician and communications technician, IBEW Local 1. · reichardforrep.com (source for Union electrician and communications technician, IBEW Local 1.)
- Served 2004 to 2012, with three deployments. · reichardforrep.com (source for Served 2004 to 2012, with three deployments.)
- Communications Journeyman Technician training, St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center. · reichardforrep.com (source for Communications Journeyman Technician training, St. Louis Electrical Industry Training Center.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at reichardforrep.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), reichardforrep.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Join coalitions like Take BAC Congress - National candidates from across 40 states pledged to end Citizens United, pushing an enforceable code of ethics for the Supreme Court” reichardforrep.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Medicare-For-All and several stepping stone bills to get us there without shocking the system.” reichardforrep.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Back pro-labor bills like the PRO Act to protect lower- and middle-class families by strengthening worker rights against employers, banning union-busting tactics, and ensuring fair bargaining for better pay and safer conditions.” reichardforrep.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Immigration reform may be needed, but the brutal tactics performed by ICE are inexcusable.” reichardforrep.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at reichardforrep.com (checked for Housing, page 1), reichardforrep.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Chris Reichard has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Chris Reichard been backed by AIPAC?
No. Chris Reichard has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Chris Reichard had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.