Who Is Running in Missouri Congressional District 3rd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Robert Onder
(Incumbent)Economy
MediumRobert Onder voted 'Aye' on H.Amdt. 155 to H.R. 7148. This amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds for Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This action reflects his position against certain components of the larger Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. His overall campaign platform focuses on economic issues.
Immigration
MediumRobert Onder serves on the House Judiciary Committee's Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee. He sponsored H.R. 7722, citing constitutional authority for the legislation under Clauses 3 and 18 of Section 8 of Article I. His committee role and bill sponsorship indicate a position supporting strict immigration enforcement and efforts to limit immigration.
Healthcare
HighRobert Onder voted against extending Obamacare subsidies in 2026, advocating for healthcare reform. He reintroduced the Chloe Cole Act, aiming to protect minors from irreversible transgender procedures, citing a commitment to safeguarding children's health. Onder also championed the Self-Insurance Protection Act, ensuring employers using self-insurance maintain access to stop-loss insurance, which passed the House. He believes it is critical to fix healthcare rather than relying on current systems.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | Robert Onder |
|---|---|
| Economy | Robert Onder voted 'Aye' on H.Amdt. 155 to H.R. 7148. This amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds for Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This action reflects his position against certain components of the larger Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. His overall campaign platform focuses on economic issues. Medium |
| Immigration | Robert Onder serves on the House Judiciary Committee's Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee. He sponsored H.R. 7722, citing constitutional authority for the legislation under Clauses 3 and 18 of Section 8 of Article I. His committee role and bill sponsorship indicate a position supporting strict immigration enforcement and efforts to limit immigration. Medium |
| Healthcare | Robert Onder voted against extending Obamacare subsidies in 2026, advocating for healthcare reform. He reintroduced the Chloe Cole Act, aiming to protect minors from irreversible transgender procedures, citing a commitment to safeguarding children's health. Onder also championed the Self-Insurance Protection Act, ensuring employers using self-insurance maintain access to stop-loss insurance, which passed the House. He believes it is critical to fix healthcare rather than relying on current systems. High |
| Climate & Energy | Robert Onder introduced H.R. 7554, the Curtailing Agency Reach and Bureaucracy Overreach on Net-Zero (CARBON) Act, to exclude carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide from federal air pollution regulation. He states this bill is meant to restore congressional intent to the Clean Air Act and provide predictability for industry. Onder also voted in favor of the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, and the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Robert Onder, identified as anti-abortion, was recognized as the 2025 Champion for Life by Missouri Right to Life for his leadership in making Missouri the first state to ban abortion after Dobbs. He authored legislation in the Missouri Senate that required annual, unannounced state inspections of reproductive healthcare clinics, mandated fetal tissue testing by pathologists, and established whistleblower protections. Onder also sponsored a bill to strengthen Missouri's informed consent laws, requiring clinics to offer women the opportunity to view an ultrasound before an abortion. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Education | Robert Onder serves on the Committee on Education and the Workforce, indicating his engagement with educational policy. He sponsored legislation aimed at preventing public school children from being indoctrinated with divisive Critical Race Theory, reflecting a focus on curriculum content and a particular stance on pedagogical approaches within the education system. High |
| Gun Policy | Robert Onder voted in favor of H.Res. 1042, a resolution concerning the modernization of federal firearms laws. He supports the Second Amendment and advocates for gun owners' rights. As a Missouri State Senator, he led efforts for Constitutional Carry in 2016 and the Second Amendment Preservation Act in 2019, also sponsoring legislation to expand the Castle Doctrine and permit constitutional rights on public transit. High |
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