Who Is Running in Missouri Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Eric Burlison
(Incumbent)Economy
HighEric Burlison advocates for decisive action to address national economic crises and make the American dream affordable. He supports a new reconciliation bill to deliver tangible outcomes, citing a previous landmark bill that included the largest tax cut in U.S. history and $140 billion for border security. Burlison also prioritizes and supports the Secure Rural Schools program to maintain public services and investments in rural communities.
Immigration
HighEric Burlison supports strict federal immigration enforcement, having urged President Trump and the House Freedom Caucus to maintain efforts like Operation Metro Surge. He also advocates for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Burlison states that illegal immigration contributes to issues such as housing unaffordability.
Healthcare
HighEric Burlison supports healthcare reform focused on expanding patient choice, increasing transparency, and lowering costs by empowering patients rather than bureaucracies. He introduced the MAHA healthcare plan to solve the affordability crisis. Burlison also advocates for increased funding for rural healthcare and deregulation to expand the supply of healthcare providers, and he rejected temporary extensions of COVID-era Obamacare subsidies.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Eric Burlison |
|---|---|
| Economy | Eric Burlison advocates for decisive action to address national economic crises and make the American dream affordable. He supports a new reconciliation bill to deliver tangible outcomes, citing a previous landmark bill that included the largest tax cut in U.S. history and $140 billion for border security. Burlison also prioritizes and supports the Secure Rural Schools program to maintain public services and investments in rural communities. High |
| Immigration | Eric Burlison supports strict federal immigration enforcement, having urged President Trump and the House Freedom Caucus to maintain efforts like Operation Metro Surge. He also advocates for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Burlison states that illegal immigration contributes to issues such as housing unaffordability. High |
| Healthcare | Eric Burlison supports healthcare reform focused on expanding patient choice, increasing transparency, and lowering costs by empowering patients rather than bureaucracies. He introduced the MAHA healthcare plan to solve the affordability crisis. Burlison also advocates for increased funding for rural healthcare and deregulation to expand the supply of healthcare providers, and he rejected temporary extensions of COVID-era Obamacare subsidies. High |
| Climate & Energy | Eric Burlison has consistently voted against environmental protection measures. He received a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters for both his 2025 and lifetime records, indicating opposition to measures concerning climate change and environmental protections. His votes include actions like blocking funding for environmental justice and national monuments, limiting federal agencies' response to the climate crisis, and opposing cleaner car and truck standards, as well as rolling back the methane polluter fee and limiting environmental review for pipelines. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Eric Burlison identifies as pro-life, believing life begins at conception. He introduced the "Life at Conception Act," which grants personhood at conception, and consistently votes to protect the life of the child. His political goal is to create an environment where abortion is the most inconvenient option while providing support for women. Reproductive Freedom for All has given him a score of 0 on their Congressional Record on Reproductive Freedom. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Eric Burlison supports a national security approach that includes stopping illegal border crossings and expelling those who have entered illegally, stating that this aligns with the will of the American people. He also advocates for military lethality as the proper measure of success for the nation's armed forces. Burlison emphasizes the importance of Republicans maintaining their stances on these issues. High |
| Education | Eric Burlison advocates for school choice and parental rights in education, reintroducing the Achieving Choice in Education Act to expand 529 education savings accounts. He believes parents should control their children's education paths, not federal entities, and that school choice provides opportunities for children to thrive. Burlison highlights that school choice fosters freedom, competition, and accountability, while also saving taxpayer money. High |
| Gun Policy | Eric Burlison supports Second Amendment protections and points to a significant tax relief provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated the $200 tax stamp on National Firearms Act items. He voted against H.R. 7148, a funding bill, stating concerns that it continued funding for federal agents undermining constitutional rights. He also urged the ATF to fix its eForms system and criticized them for denying gun ownership applications. High |
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