Jason Smith — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Missouri, 2026

U.S. Rep. Jason Smith questioned why U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be prohibited from polling places, stating that "illegals aren’t supposed to vote in this America." He emphasized the importance of enforcing the rule of law and suggested that the presence of immigration authorities at polling locations would not deter eligible citizens from voting. Smith also made a statement regarding not allowing elections to be "stolen again."

““Why should you ban ICE from being at polling places? Because illegals aren’t supposed to vote in this America,” U.S. Rep. Jason Smith said during an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” (Yahoo News, 2026)”

Jason Smith supports healthcare reforms focused on improving access, reducing costs, and increasing transparency and accountability, particularly regarding pharmacy benefit managers. He co-applauded the passage of H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," which aims to lower premium costs and expand choices. He believes the healthcare status quo is unacceptable and, while he voted to extend ACA subsidies, he argues the focus should be on policies benefiting all Americans.

“We are gathered here for one simple reason: health care is increasingly unaffordable for American families, workers, and seniors." - Chairman Smith, House Ways and Means Committee, January 22, 2026”

Jason Smith has received a 1% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters and a 0% score in 2024, indicating consistent opposition to environmental legislation as evaluated by the organization. He has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey, and available information does not detail his specific rationale or policy proposals regarding climate and environment.

Jason Smith has voted against measures supporting abortion and reproductive rights. He voted against the Right to Contraception Act and for a one-year funding ban for Planned Parenthood (H.R.3762). Smith also supported the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.26) and a bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R.36). He received a score of 0 on the Congressional Record on Reproductive Freedom from Reproductive Freedom for All.

Representative Jason Smith has expressed concerns about foreign influence in U.S. nonprofits, chairing a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on "Foreign Influence in American Nonprofits: Unmasking Threats from Beijing and Beyond" in February 2026. He advocated for stricter regulations to prevent foreign nationals and governments from meddling in U.S. politics, including questioning whether 501(c)(3) charities should engage in ballot initiative campaigns given their unlimited, undisclosed foreign funding. Smith also questioned restrictions on ICE's presence at polling places, aligning with concerns about preventing foreign nationals from interfering in U.S. elections.

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Jason Smith voted against 2022 gun control legislation, stating it expands red flag laws, infringes on due process, and blames law-abiding gun owners. He supported the 2026 Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act to avoid taxing less-lethal weapons like firearms, aiming to reduce costs and improve safety. As a lifetime NRA member, he also authored legislation to eliminate the federal tax stamp on suppressors and certain firearms, asserting Second Amendment rights should not be financially penalized.

““Thank you, Madam Speaker. As a strong advocate and fighter for the Second Amendment, I cannot support the Senate’s gun control bill. The legislation is simply another attempt to blame law-abiding gun owners instead of holding accountable the disturbed criminals who are carrying out despicable acts of violence. The gun control bill would strengthen red flag laws, which take away individuals’ due process rights while allowing law enforcement to remove guns from individuals at the request of an expansive list of acquaintances. In America, a person is innocent until proven guilty – but liberal Democrats, they don’t see it quite that way. The presumption of innocence, the foundation of our criminal justice system, apparently does not apply to law-abiding gun owners in the world of the Democrats’ vision. I will fight tooth and nail to protect families from Washington Democrats’ relentless attacks on freedom and our way of life.” — U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.), House floor remarks, June 24, 2022.”