Emanuel Cleaver

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Emanuel Cleaver

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 26, 1944 (Age: 81)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Emanuel Cleaver holds a degree from Prairie View A&M University and relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1972. He spent nearly four decades as a pastor at St. James United Methodist Church, concurrently serving as a councilman and mayor in Kansas City, where he became the city's first African American mayor. Cleaver transitioned to the congressional arena after a successful primary win and general election victory in 2004. His career includes notable professional transitions and leadership roles in both the religious and public sectors.

Political Ideas

Emanuel Cleaver combines a deeply rooted local focus with an unexpected alignment on national security issues, blending progressive advocacy with surprising bipartisan support. His rhetorical style often emphasizes moral and ethical considerations, drawing from his long-standing career as a pastor. Cleaver's legislative record reveals a strategic convergence with opposing factions on certain environmental regulations, suggesting a nuanced approach to balancing regional economic interests with broader policy goals.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 5th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Rick Brattin

Missouri House of Representatives 5th District Democrat Primary

Unopposed

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri 5th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

199,900 votes (60.20%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Financial Services
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Missouri's 5th congressional district election

140,688 votes (61.00%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 5th congressional district, 2020

207,180 votes (58.80%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 5th congressional district, 2018

175,019 votes (61.70%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri’s 5th congressional district, 2016

190,766 votes (58.80%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 5th congressional district, 2014

79,256 votes (51.60%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 5th congressional district, 2012

200,290 votes (60.50%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 5th district general election, November 2, 2010

53.32% of vote

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 5th congressional district election, 2008

197,249 votes (64.40%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri's 5th congressional district election, 2006)

136,149 votes (64.25%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 5th District

55.20% of vote

Win