Columbia News

Rep. Mark Alford, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 4th district since 2023, shared updates and reflections on his social media accounts in late August 2025, including the launch of his annual Town Hall Tour and a message about faith.

On August 24, 2025, Alford posted a religious reflection stating, "This verse reminds us of God’s ultimate plan. He sees not only what we do, but also what is in our hearts. Nothing is hidden from Him. And in His perfect timing, He promises to gather people from every nation and every tongue to witness His glory."

Later that day, he announced the beginning of his town hall events with the message: "***Our 2025 Town Hall Tour begins TOMORROW!***

Join us at one of the stops!

You can find the rest of the week’s public stops here: https://t.co/Lr9EBFRJJ1https://t.co/LGeySWt4S1" This announcement highlighted opportunities for constituents to engage directly with their representative.

On August 25, after an event in Harrisonville, Missouri, Alford wrote: "Harrisonville, Missouri

Kicked off our annual Town Hall Tour with a VERY spirited discussion this morning! We’re happy to be here with you. Sharing ideas, answering questions, and having meaningful conversations.

See you at the next stop! "

Alford succeeded Vicky Hartzler as Missouri's representative for the 4th district in Congress beginning in 2023. He was born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and currently resides in Lake Winnebago. Alford holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000380).