Rep. Sam Graves

Chris Stigall, endorsed by Sam Graves, is projected to win the GOP primary for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District. He defeated candidates including Nathan Willett and Jim Ingram in a crowded GOP field.

Five Republicans are competing in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District primary, emphasizing agricultural ties and alignment with Donald Trump. Nathan Willett received Missouri Soybean Association’s endorsement for his engagement with farmers, while Chris Stigall, endorsed by retiring Rep. Sam Graves, prioritizes agricultural policy. The August 4 primary will select a candidate to face Democratic and Libertarian contenders in November.

Missouri Republicans, led by U.S. Rep. Bob Onder, are pushing a federal law change that would prevent state and local governments from using aircraft-location data for tax enforcement. This could make it harder to collect taxes on private planes registered in states like Montana with no sales or property taxes. Missouri tax officials say this complicates their ability to assess and collect taxes on aircraft based in the state.

The House will vote on the ALERT Act, an aviation safety bill aimed at preventing midair collisions after a deadly crash near Washington, D.C. The legislation requires advanced tracking technology, updated FAA procedures, and revised helicopter routes following the Jan. 29, 2025, crash that killed 67 people.