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Josh Smead
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Missouri’s 6th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Josh Smead is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Missouri’s 6th District on November 3, 2026, against Chris Stigall (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Josh Smead’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
Josh Smead’s campaign has raised $145,753 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $35,201 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$131,359
- The candidate’s own money and loans$10,894
- PACs and other committees$3,500
From donors who gave over $200: $31,475 after refunds, in gifts through July 13, 2026; 82% from Missouri, 11% from other states, 7% with no U.S. state given. Top states: Missouri $25,794 (82%), Virginia $2,000 (6%), Oklahoma $500 (2%), Georgia $310 (1%), Pennsylvania $300 (1%). 74 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: H6MO06260 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Josh Smead’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: Josh Smead (Democratic); Chris Stigall (Republican); Andy Maidment (Libertarian)
- Open seat: now held by Sam Graves (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Missouri 6th 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 Josh Smead
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 Josh Smead quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Architect who has worked on large multimillion-dollar projects. · votesmead.com (source for Architect who has worked on large multimillion-dollar projects.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at votesmead.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), votesmead.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), votesmead.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at votesmead.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), votesmead.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), votesmead.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “I support moving America to a universal healthcare system, with a focus on facilities and access to life-saving care.” votesmead.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “I’m proudly pro-union.” votesmead.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Eliminate ICE and any use of the military to illegally arrest, detain and/or deport” votesmead.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Assist those who can no longer afford housing or food” votesmead.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Josh Smead has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Josh Smead been backed by AIPAC?
No. Josh Smead 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 Josh Smead had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.