Former Platte County Commissioner announces bid for State Representative
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) -- Former Platte County Commissioner John Elliott announced his candidacy for Missouri State Representative in District 13, seeking the seat vacated by Rep. Sean Pouche (R-Kansas City).
Missouri's District 13 encompasses parts of Platte and Buchanan counties. Elliott will appear on the Republican primary ballot in August.
"I'm running to bring commonsense conservative leadership from Platte County to Jefferson City," said Elliott. "That means standing with law enforcement, fixing a broken property tax system, protecting life and defending Missouri land and agriculture from foreign control."
Elliott said security is at the top of his priority list for Missourians, shining a light on supporting law enforcement.
"This area that we call home depends on strong law enforcement to maintain our quality of life, especially as our communities grow," said Elliott. "I will back the men and women who keep us safe and push backa gainst policies that weaken public safety."
Elliott also emphasized protecting Missouri's farmland and food security, highlighting that Missouri families and farmers should control land and food supply, not foreign governments.
Elliott has previously served as a Platte County Commissioner, focusing on infrastructure, public safety and fiscal responsibility during a period of significant development in the Northland.
He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation board and said he has been active in conservative and faith-based leadership for decades.
Elliott is also a small business owner who grew up on a north Missouri farm. He said his priorities are grounded in real-world experience.
"My wife Julie and I understand the challenges local businesses face, and we know the pressures on farmers dealing with rising costs," said Elliott. "I'll be a voice for families and family-owned businesses- not corporate insiders in Jefferson City."
Elliott said he supports Gov. Mike Kehoe's efforts to eliminate the state income tax.
"As President Reagan reminded us, 'Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.' I intend to do all I can to pass that torch to the next generation and protect the freedoms that allow families, farmers and businesses to thrive."
Both Elliott and his wife Julie are the parents of two children and grandparents to three grandchildren. They attend Outreach Christian Church and remain active in the community through Parkville Women's Clinic, Northland Christian Schools and other local organizations.
