Six republicans are competing in the August primary for the Fifth Congressional District seat. So, what made you want to run for the Fifth Congressional District? If we're going to add about half of the district population from Mid-Missouri into the Fifth Congressional District, we need a candidate who can represent the rural and urban parts of Missouri's Fifth. McGuire: What do you see as the biggest issue facing voters in the Fifth District right now? I think long-term Republican policies are designed to make things more affordable.