Rick Brattin earns Missouri 5th District GOP nomination in primary
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — KSHB 41 reporter Alyssa Jackson covers Kansas City, Missouri. Share your story idea with Alyssa.
Missouri Sen. Rick Brattin claimed victory as the Republican nominee in the primary race for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District.
The race is Missouri's first test of its new congressional maps changed through mid-decade redistricting.
Following a crowded primary, Brattin, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, will face Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, the incumbent since 2005.
“It’s an amazing, euphoric experience," Brattin said. "Honestly, all this hard work all comes together, and to be victorious, it’s amazing. To God be the glory in all this.”
KSHB 41 Kansas City reporter Alyssa Jackson asked the senator to comment on the fairness of redistricting.
He said the map represents Missouri, a "bright red state."
"I fought for the 7-1 map back when we originally drew the 6-2 map in 2021/2022. I was the guy standing on the floor filibustering, saying this type of map…