Missouri voters will see a competitive showdown in the 5th Congressional District following this week's primary elections. Democratic incumbent Emanuel Cleaver advanced without opposition in his party's primary, while Republican state Senator Rick Brattin secured the GOP nomination by defeating five rivals vying for the Republican candidacy.

The general election will match Cleaver against Brattin, who brings state legislative experience from his tenure in Missouri's statehouse. Both candidates have now cleared their party's primary hurdles and will compete for representation of the district in the coming election.