Josh Smead sits down for a Q&A ahead of 2026 Midterm Election
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.– The race for Missouri’s 6th Congressional district is heating up as candidates Chris Stigall and Josh Smead are looking to fill the seat in November.
Smead, a local architect, is looking to gain momentum ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections as he has been campaigning county to county in Missouri’s 6th district.
Spectrum News recently sat down with Smead, as he is looking to be a voice in Washington for the rural communities, expand rural health care access in Missouri and be a leading force for change in Missouri and Washington.
A Q&A with Smead can be found down below:
Q: After winning the Democratic nomination for Missouri’s 6th District, what are the plans heading into November?
A: “We’re staying pretty busy, we’ve only got a few months left, but my tactics for the campaign for the general [election] is similar to th…