Josh Smead

@joshsmead.bsky.social

I am an architect running for Missouri's 6th District in the US House of Representatives.

I had a blast in Worth at the Old 169 Club yesterday. Thank you to Bridget Gibson for organizing a great event in an awesome venue. It is always nice to see fellow candidates and hear directly from people about issues on their minds.

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My opponent radio DJ Chris Stigall is following in Sam Graves' footsteps by blocking comments on social media from what he calls "Liberal Women." Apparently he is getting uncomfortable!

The signs are here. The general is on. Let’s make north Missouri look like it. Find a yard sign pickup location on the graphic, or order one at store.votesmead.com And if you can, toss in a few bucks while you’re there to help us keep spreading the word across MO-06. —Team Smead

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Thank you to incredible people at the North Star Advocacy Center in Maryville for sitting down and discussing their work. The Center provides critical resources for people experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault. Facilities such as this depend on grant funding, donations, and volunteers.

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Proud to have the endorsement of the Missouri Federation of Women’s Democratic Clubs! I’m grateful for the work Democratic women are doing across Missouri to organize, lead, and build a stronger future for our communities. I’m proud to have them with us as we head toward November.

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This weekend Carly and I got to attend the Jackson County Democrats Truman Gala. It was a great evening, and it was nice to see so many friendly faces and people pushing to grow the Democratic party. We are all stronger together heading into November!

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Last night I saw my friends at The Ship, and celebrated winning the primary with some other winners! Congratulations to Lauren Reinhold, the nominee for the largest congressional district in Kansas, and Cindy Holscher, the future governor of Kansas! The future looks bright heading into November!

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I am a proud Democrat running for Congress in Missouri's 6th District. I am running for the families, the freedoms, and the future of north Missouri. I ask for your vote on (or before!) August 4!

Election night is almost here, and I want you there with us. On August 4, we are bringing together the volunteers, supporters, friends, and neighbors who have powered this campaign. Space is limited, so RSVP today and save your spot at our Election Night Watch Party! RSVP: shorturl.at/Jsnp9

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I am honored to be recognized as a 2026 Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action. As a father of four, I believe we can protect both our constitutional rights and our schools and communities. Supporting the Second Amendment and reducing gun violence are not mutually exclusive. Vote August 4th!

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The 'Sam Graves 2.0s' all believe that the war with Iran is a good idea. They are not allowed to tell Donald Trump that the conflict with Iran is a catastrophic failure which is weakening America and supercharging gas prices and inflation.

People like Jamie in Scotland County are one of the many people across north Missouri who I have heard voice concerns about ICE. Nobody in our government should operate with absolute immunity. America needs legal and humane immigration enforcement and reform, but ICE has got to go.

This weekend was a busy one! Friday night the Scotland County Democrats had almost 100 show up in Memphis to hear from candidates, and Sunday the Chariton County Democrats had a huge showing (and a lot of pies and cakes get sold!). Momentum is building! Please vote by August 4!

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Over the last week or two this campaign has been busy. We have been through Winston, Bethany (with lunch at Toot Toot!), the Platte County Democrats open house, Plattsburg, Richmond, and a lot of places in between. Please make sure to talk to all of your friends and by August 4 you VOTE!

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Sam Graves's handpicked successor (a podcaster with a stalled out career) thinks St. Louis is in the 6th District. I pointed out to him it is not, and the best response he managed to choke out was that my voters would come from St. Louis. Someone needs to get that guy a map!

Last week I visited Leavenworth to see the largest ICE detention center in the KC metro. I heard firsthand accounts of alleged due process violations, detainees being unable to self-deport for months, and dehumanizing treatment. America must have both secure borders and a humane immigration system.

The President cannot change the constitution with an executive order. All of the Sam Graves 2.0 republicans are rubber stamps who will disregard our laws and the constitution and support the Trump concentration camps.

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