Progressive Podcast Host Wins Missouri House Seat Against Incumbent

• Fred Wellman, host of the progressive podcast On Democracy, won the election in Missouri's second congressional district.
• Wellman defeated longtime Republican incumbent Ann Wagner.
• The victory was a surprise, with NBC News's data analyst Steve Kornacki unprepared for the outcome.
• Wellman leads Wagner by about 7 points with over 95% of precincts reporting, according to Decision Desk HQ.
• The district was carried by President Trump by nearly 8 points in 2024.