JEFFERSON CITY — There are six candidates in the running for the Eighth Congressional District of Missouri, which includes Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties.
The incumbent, Jason Smith, is seek re-election. He is being challenged in the primary election by Gordon Heslop.
There are three Democrats seeking that party’s nomination: Chris Reichard, Clayton Christopher Herbison and Frank Barnitz.
There is one Libertarian Candidate: Rebecca Sharpe Lombard.
Filing for the election ended March 31st. The election will be held August 4th.
Those who have not registered to vote, must do so by July 8th in order to cast a vote in the primary election.