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  "path": "/2026/02/26/field-expands-in-missouris-gerrymandered-5th-district-as-brattin-joins-gop-primary/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-26T19:01:39.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Election 2026",
    "5th Congressional District",
    "Brad Patty",
    "Brett Hueffmeier",
    "Emanuel Cleaver",
    "gerrymandering",
    "Rick Brattin",
    "Sean Smith",
    "Taylor Burks"
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  "textContent": "The list of Republicans hoping to win Missouri’s gerrymandered 5th Congressional District grew by one on Thursday when state Sen. Rick Brattin joined the race. Brattin, of Harrisonville, is making his second bid for a seat in Congress. He said at an announcement in Jefferson City that he is the conservative the district needs. “I […]",
  "title": "Field expands in Missouri’s gerrymandered 5th District as Brattin joins GOP primary"
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