Rick Brattin

Rick Brattin

Republican Party

Missouri State Senate District 31

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

4

Predecessor: Ed Emery (R)

Prior offices:

Missouri House of Representatives District 55

Years in office: 2011 - 2019

Compensation

Base salary

$41,770/year

Per diem

$142.40/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Personal

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

Business owner

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Rick Brattin (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 31. He assumed office on January 6, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2029.

Brattin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 31. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Rick Brattin lives in Harrisonville, Missouri. Brattin graduated from Lee's Summit High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Brattin's career experience includes owning and operating a construction company and a farm.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Brattin was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Committee on Capitol Security, Chair
• Joint Committee on Education

2023-2024

Brattin was assigned to the following committees:

• Education and Workforce Development, Vice Chair
• Senate General Laws Committee
• Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
• Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
• Joint Committee on Government Accountability

2021-2022

Brattin was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Education Committee, Vice-Chairman
• Senate General Laws Committee
• Joint Committee on Government Accountability
• Local Government and Elections Committee
• Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Missouri committee assignments, 2017
• Local Government
• Veterans

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brattin served on the following committees:

Missouri committee assignments, 2015
• Corrections, Vice Chair
• Consumer Affairs, Vice Chair
• Workforce Standards and Development
• Children and Families

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brattin served on the following committees:

Missouri committee assignments, 2013
• Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities
• Corrections, Vice chair
• Small Business

2011-2012

For the 2011-2012 legislative sessions, Brattin served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 31

Incumbent Rick Brattin defeated Raymond James in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 31 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Brattin (R)	68.5	60,541
	Submit photo	Raymond James (D)	31.5	27,825

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 88,366
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 31

Raymond James advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 31 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raymond James	100.0	6,044

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,044
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 31

Incumbent Rick Brattin defeated Mike Haffner and Dan Houx in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 31 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Brattin	47.0	11,034
	Submit photo	Mike Haffner	27.4	6,445
		Dan Houx	25.6	6,013

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,492
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Brattin signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Missouri's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 4

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Alford (R)	71.3	181,890
		Jack Truman (D)	26.3	67,069
		Randy Langkraehr (L)	2.4	6,117
		Darrell Leon McClanahan III (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1
	Submit photo	David Haave (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1
		Wyatt Parsons (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 255,079
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Jack Truman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jack Truman	100.0	25,641

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,641
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• JD Leathers (D)
• Anthony Osborne (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Alford	35.2	36,981
		Rick Brattin	21.4	22,509
		Kalena Bruce	15.9	16,677
		Taylor Burks	10.1	10,624
		William Irwin	9.2	9,648
		Jim Campbell	4.4	4,642
		Kyle LaBrue	3.8	4,026

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,107
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ryan Johnson (R)
• Sara Walsh (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4

Randy Langkraehr advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Randy Langkraehr	100.0	426

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 426
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2020

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 31

Rick Brattin defeated Raymond Kinney in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 31 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Brattin (R)	71.4	63,929
	Submit photo	Raymond Kinney (D)	28.6	25,584

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 89,513
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 31

Raymond Kinney advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 31 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raymond Kinney	100.0	7,971

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,971 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 31

Rick Brattin defeated Jack Bondon and Bill Yarberry in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 31 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Brattin	49.6	14,012
		Jack Bondon	44.1	12,467
		Bill Yarberry	6.3	1,774

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,253 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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2018

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018

Rick Brattin was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2016

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.

Incumbent Rick Brattin defeated Ashley Beard-Fosnow in the Missouri House of Representatives District 55 general election.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 55 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Rick Brattin Incumbent	63.37%	12,350
	Democratic	Ashley Beard-Fosnow	36.63%	7,139
Total Votes				19,489
Source: Missouri Secretary of State

Ashley Beard-Fosnow ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 55 Democratic primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 55 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Ashley Beard-Fosnow  (unopposed)

Incumbent Rick Brattin ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 55 Republican primary.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 55 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Rick Brattin Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Rick Brattin was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.

2012

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2012

Brattin won re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives in the General Election 2012 for Missouri House of Representatives, District 55. Brattin ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Jim White (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 55, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Rick Brattin Incumbent	64.5%	11,747
	Democratic	Jim White	35.5%	6,465
Total Votes				18,212

2010

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Brattin won election to the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating incumbent Luke Scavuzzo (D) and Kent Cogan (C) in the General Election 2010 for Missouri House of Representatives, District 124.

Missouri House of Representatives, District 124 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Rick Brattin (R)		8,100 (51.3%)
Luke Scavuzzo (D)		7,335
Kent Cogan (C)		359

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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Rick Brattin campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Missouri State Senate District 31	Won general	$250,875	$277,592
2022	U.S. House Missouri District 4	Lost primary	$367,572	$367,572
2020	Missouri State Senate District 31	Won general	$228,031	N/A**
2016	Missouri House of Representatives, District 55	Won	$96,500	N/A**
2014	Missouri House of Representatives, District 55	Won	$7,225	N/A**
2012	Missouri House of Representatives, District 55	Won	$15,950	N/A**
2010	Missouri House of Representatives, District 124	Won	$73,001	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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During his time in office, Brattin was married with three children.

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2024

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In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17. Club for Growth Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 3 through May 18. Locke and Smith Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 4 through May 12. The legislature held its first special session from May 22 to May 26. The legislature held its second special session from June 12 to July 25. The legislature held a special session on September 13. Locke and Smith Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Missouri Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 6 through May 13. Associated Industries of Missouri: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Missouri Alliance for Freedom Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "liberty issues that deal with the size, scope, and proper role of government." NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United for Missouri: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.

2015

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In 2015, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 15. Missouri Alliance for Freedom Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "liberty issues that deal with the size, scope, and proper role of government." Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United for Missouri: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.

2014

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In 2014, the Missouri General Assembly was in session from January 8 through May 19. Americans for Prosperity Missouri Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Missouri Alliance for Freedom: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "liberty issues that deal with the size, scope, and proper role of government." Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Missouri ProVote Legislators are scored on their votes on bills selected by MPV. Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. United for Missouri: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.

2013

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Preceded by Ed Emery (R)	Missouri State Senate District 31 2021-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Missouri House of Representatives District 55 2011-2019	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Missouri State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Tony Luetkemeyer

Minority Leader:Doug Beck

Senators

District 1

Doug Beck (D)

District 2

Nick Schroer (R)

District 3

Mike Henderson (R)

District 4

Karla May (D)

District 5

Steve Roberts (D)

District 6

Mike Bernskoetter (R)

District 7

Patty Lewis (D)

District 8

Mike Cierpiot (R)

District 9

Barbara Washington (D)

District 10

Travis Fitzwater (R)

District 11

Joe Nicola (R)

District 12

Rusty Black (R)

District 13

Angela Mosley (D)

District 14

Brian Williams (D)

District 15

David Gregory (R)

District 16

Justin Brown (R)

District 17

Maggie Nurrenbern (D)

District 18

Cindy O'Laughlin (R)

District 19

Stephen Webber (D)

District 20

Curtis Trent (R)

District 21

Kurtis Gregory (R)

District 22

Mary Coleman (R)

District 23

Adam Schnelting (R)

District 24

Tracy McCreery (D)

District 25

Jason Bean (R)

District 26

Ben Brown (R)

District 27

Jamie Burger (R)

District 28

Sandy Crawford (R)

District 29

Mike Moon (R)

District 30

Lincoln Hough (R)

District 31

Rick Brattin (R)

District 32

Jill Carter (R)

District 33

Brad Hudson (R)

District 34

Tony Luetkemeyer (R)

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