Republican Rep. Ann Wagner faces toss-up race for eighth Missouri term

The gist

Republican Rep. Ann Wagner is seeking an eighth term in Missouri's 2nd District against Democrat Fred Wellman.
Analysts rate the race a toss-up, putting a long-held seat in play.

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 20, 2026Wagner reported selling part of an American Express National Bank certificate of deposit valued between $100,001 and $250,000, held through a jointly owned Fidelity Trust account.
  2. Oct 21, 2026The transaction was reported to the House.
  3. Oct 27, 2026Wagner, 64, is seeking an eighth term against Democrat Fred Wellman, 61, a Kirkwood native who served 22 years in the U.S. Army.

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