Mark Alford
Sourced recordU.S. House - MO District 04 · Congressional District 4
REPUBLICANMissouriOpenFEC
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Mark Allen Alford Sr. is an American politician and former television news anchor serving as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 4th congressional district since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - MO District 04
District
Congressional District 4
Party
REPUBLICAN
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
34/35 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 34 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialMark Alford is a candidate for U.S. House - MO District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,304,136.4 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: "Gettin’ Comfortable with Mark Alford" podcast revived - The Missouri Times -
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Mark Alford responds to plane crash that killed 12 in Butler, Missouri (Video) - Kansas City Star
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'It's tragic': Congressman Mark Alford offers support to families of victims in fatal plane crash - KCTV
- VerifiedNews coverage: Butler, Missouri, plane crash: Full comments from U.S. House Rep. Mark Alford - KMBC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Missouri Congressman Mark Alford Talks About Iran War, New District - Missourinet
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Mark Alford Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand B-21 Program with 29 Lawmakers - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mark Alford from Missouri’s 4th congressional district sells shares in Amazon, Apple, AT&T and more - Investing.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Representative Mark Alford Town Hall in Bolivar, Missouri - C-SPAN
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HRES 1401Sponsor
Honoring John Wathan on his induction into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-30Technology
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9539Sponsor
Online Accessibility Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-30Fiscal Responsibility
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1367Sponsor
Honoring the tremendous effort undertaken by the good people of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding communities in getting the heartland ready for the World Cup.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-15
2026-06-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9212Sponsor
VA Emergency Transportation Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-09
2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 9118Sponsor
Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-03National Security
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8596Sponsor
FAIR Labels Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-30Fiscal Responsibility
2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8258Sponsor
Strategic Assets Protection Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-14National Security
2026-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1132Sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of March 24, 2026, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-24
2026-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 7727Sponsor
Sustaining Rural Healthcare Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-26Healthcare
2026-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7680Sponsor
Protect our Ballots Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-25Election Integrity
2026-02-25: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record Feed
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H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
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H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
NaySource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
Public Statements
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News They Are In
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Press Release: "Gettin’ Comfortable with Mark Alford" podcast revived - The Missouri Times -
0.82The Missouri Times - · 2026-07-16
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U.S. Rep. Mark Alford responds to plane crash that killed 12 in Butler, Missouri (Video) - Kansas City Star
0.82Kansas City Star · 2026-06-14
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'It's tragic': Congressman Mark Alford offers support to families of victims in fatal plane crash - KCTV
1.00KCTV · 2026-06-14
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Butler, Missouri, plane crash: Full comments from U.S. House Rep. Mark Alford - KMBC
0.82KMBC · 2026-06-14
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Missouri Congressman Mark Alford Talks About Iran War, New District - Missourinet
0.82Missourinet · 2026-05-17
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Press Release: Congressman Mark Alford Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand B-21 Program with 29 Lawmakers - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-04-24
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Mark Alford from Missouri’s 4th congressional district sells shares in Amazon, Apple, AT&T and more - Investing.com
0.82Investing.com · 2026-04-01
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Representative Mark Alford Town Hall in Bolivar, Missouri - C-SPAN
0.82C-SPAN · 2025-08-25
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