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Candidate profile · MO

Candidate profile: Alissa Marie Murphy in Missouri's 1st

Elections and voting

Democrat Alissa Marie Murphy is among nine candidates listed for Missouri's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 8, 2026