Fred Wellman

Fred Wellman
Wellman in 2025
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 2nd district
Assuming office
January 3, 2027
SucceedingAnn Wagner
Personal details
Born1964 or 1965 (age 61–62)
PartyDemocratic
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
Harvard University (MPP)

Fred Wellman (born 1964/1965) is an American politician and podcast host from Missouri. He earned a bachelor's from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.

A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated Ann Wagner in the 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri for Missouri's 2nd congressional district.

Early life and education

Wellman graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1983. He attended West Point Military Academy, graduating in 1987.

References

  1. ↑ Banker, Andy (October 27, 2026), "Wagner has massive spending edge over opponent Wellman", Fox 2 Now, Nexstar Media Group, retrieved November 4, 2026
  2. ↑ Kipper, Jon (October 22, 2026), "Seven-term Congresswoman Ann Wagner locked in tight race with Democrat Fred Wellman", First Alert 4, Gray Media, archived from the original on October 23, 2026, retrieved November 4, 2026
  3. ↑ "Fred Wellman", Public Relations Society of America
  4. ↑ Rosenbaum, Jason (November 1, 2026), "Another toss-up in Missouri? 2nd District race between Wagner and Wellman gets national buzz", KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR
  5. ↑ Messenger, Tony (January 10, 2022), "The Beer Hall Project aims to protect American democracy", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, pp. A2, retrieved 2026-11-04 – via Newspapers.com
  6. ↑ Suchland, Colin (October 19, 2026), "Polls Show Close Race Between Wagner & Wellman In 2nd Congressional District", Webster-Kirkwood Times, archived from the original on October 20, 2026, retrieved 2026-11-04
  7. ↑ Martz, Ron (September 2, 2002), "Reservist trades golf carts for copters", Atlanta Journal-Constitution, pp. A1, A5, retrieved 2026-11-04 – via Newspapers.com