Rick Brattin announces bid for Missouri’s 5th District
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Missouri State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Cass County) in a Thursday press release announced his intent to run for the newly drawn 5th District for the U.S. House.
Brattin was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 2020. Brattin refers to himself as a conservative and looks to support President Donald Trump.
“I am running because I believe in America — in her founding principles, her constitutional freedoms, and the opportunity she provides for every family willing to work hard and live responsibly. I will not stand by while Washington Democrats continue to obstruct, divide, and erode the values and liberties that have made our nation exceptional. President Trump needs strong conservatives in Congress — not career politicians who seek compromise for its own sake, but leaders who will stand firm and advance the America First agenda,” Brattin said in the release.
He grew up in Greenwood, graduated from Lee’s Summit High School and served in the Marine Corps, the release says. He served in the Missouri House for four terms from 2010-18 and was the Deputy Majority Whip. He also was a co-founder of the Conservative Caucus, the release says. He also served as the Cass County auditor.
