Bill Allen (Missouri)
Bill Allen (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Allen (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 17. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Bill Allen was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 2008. He earned a bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1993, a graduate degree from Troy University in 2003, and a Ph.D. from Capella University in 2013. His career experience includes working as a higher education administrator. Allen has been affiliated with Rotary and St James Catholic Church.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Allen was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Bill Allen is running in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Bill Allen defeated Shirley Mata in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Allen (R) | 51.8 | 8,992 |
| Shirley Mata (D) | 48.2 | 8,353 | ||
| Total votes: 17,345 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17
Shirley Mata advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shirley Mata | 100.0 | 1,938 | |
| Total votes: 1,938 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Bill Allen advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Allen | 100.0 | 2,193 |
| Total votes: 2,193 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Palmer (L)
Endorsements
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Pledges
Allen signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 17
Bill Allen defeated incumbent Mark Ellebracht in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Allen (R) | 50.2 | 5,785 |
 | Mark Ellebracht (D) | 49.8 | 5,736 | |
| Total votes: 11,521 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Mark Ellebracht advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Ellebracht | 100.0 | 2,282 |
| Total votes: 2,282 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17
Bill Allen advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 17 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Allen | 100.0 | 2,244 |
| Total votes: 2,244 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bill Allen (L)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
Bill Allen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Allen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My Platform: We need to get smart on what it takes to move the Northland forward - making good schools even better, ensuring economic opportunities and safe neighborhoods.
- Ensuring parents have a say in K-12 education
- Retooling higher education to train for the jobs of the future with affordable tuition
- Maintaining American freedoms and values
- Defending religious freedoms for all
- Investing in infrastructure to ensure our children have long-term opportunity
Bill is a proud husband to Marta and father of three adult children. He had 26 years of service in the United States Navy. He is a teacher and professor, and Cerner-trained education leader.- Education. In K-12, make already good schools great through accountability. In higher ed, ensure accountability through gainful employment monitoring and ensure affordable tuition.
- Small business. Ensure regulations and taxes provide incentives to start and maintain a business, and in turn maximize employment and sustainable wage jobs.
- Safe neighborhoods. Fund the police and support community policing.
Defend religious freedom and continuous worship opportunity for all, including Christians.
Common sense in government - stop the crazies!
School safety by using remaining COVID funding to put a SRO or armed and trained volunteer in every Missouri school.
Return decency and respect to the Missouri legislature and stop the showmanship.
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2024
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In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 25, 2022
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| Preceded by Mark Ellebracht (D) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 17 2023-Present |
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