Brandon Ellington
Brandon Ellington was an at-large member of the Kansas City City Council. He assumed office on August 1, 2019. He left office on August 1, 2023.
Ellington (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 9. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2024.
Although city council offices are officially nonpartisan, Ellington is a member of the Democratic Party. He was a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 22 from 2011 to 2019. He resigned after his election to the Kansas City City Council.
Ellington was elected to serve as the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus in the Missouri House of Representatives for the 2015 session; he previously served as its vice chair.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ellington served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Urban Issues, Vice Chair |
| • Joint Committee on Corrections |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections |
| • Small Business |
| • Energy and the Environment |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ellington served on the following committees:
| Missouri committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections |
| • Crime Prevention and Public Safety |
| • Downsizing State Government |
| • Fiscal Review |
| • Urban Issues |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 9
Incumbent Barbara Anne Washington defeated Derron Black in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Barbara Anne Washington (D) | 79.3 | 50,220 |
| Derron Black (R) | 20.7 | 13,103 | ||
| Total votes: 63,323 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 9
Incumbent Barbara Anne Washington defeated Brandon Ellington in the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 9 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara Anne Washington | 79.0 | 13,382 |
 | Brandon Ellington | 21.0 | 3,565 | |
| Total votes: 16,947 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 9
Derron Black advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 9 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Derron Black | 100.0 | 2,897 | |
| Total votes: 2,897 | |||
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Endorsements
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2023
See also: City elections in Kansas City, Missouri (2023)
General election
General election for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3
Melissa Hazley defeated incumbent Brandon Ellington in the general election for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Melissa Hazley (Nonpartisan) | 60.5 | 24,168 | |
| Brandon Ellington (Nonpartisan) | 39.5 | 15,756 | |
| Total votes: 39,924 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3
Melissa Hazley and incumbent Brandon Ellington advanced from the primary for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3 on April 4, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Melissa Hazley (Nonpartisan) | 62.4 | 25,186 | |
| ✔ | | Brandon Ellington (Nonpartisan) | 37.1 | 14,997 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 200 | ||
| Total votes: 40,383 | |||
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Endorsements
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2019
See also: City elections in Kansas City, Missouri (2019)
General election
General election for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3
Brandon Ellington defeated Wallace Hartsfield II in the general election for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3 on June 18, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Ellington (Nonpartisan) | 51.4 | 30,461 |
| Wallace Hartsfield II (Nonpartisan) | 48.6 | 28,817 | ||
| Total votes: 59,278 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3
Brandon Ellington and Wallace Hartsfield II advanced from the primary for Kansas City City Council At-large District 3 on April 2, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Ellington (Nonpartisan) | 56.9 | 25,607 |
| ✔ | Wallace Hartsfield II (Nonpartisan) | 41.9 | 18,880 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 551 | ||
| Total votes: 45,038 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Brandon Ellington won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Ellington (D) | 100.0 | 9,610 |
| Total votes: 9,610 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Brandon Ellington advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 22 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Ellington | 100.0 | 3,695 |
| Total votes: 3,695 | |||
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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 Brandon Ellington ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 22 general election.[2]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 22 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Brandon Ellington Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Brandon Ellington ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 22 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brandon Ellington Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Brandon Ellington defeated Daniel Edwards in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Brandon Ellington Incumbent |
81% | 2,292 |
| Daniel Edwards | 19% | 536 |
| Total Votes | 2,828 | |
2012
Ellington won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 22. Ellington defeated Henry Carner in the August 7 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Brandon Ellington Incumbent |
80.2% | 2,388 |
| Henry Carner | 19.8% | 589 |
| Total Votes | 2,977 | |
2011
Ellington was elected without opposition in the November 8 special election.[9]
Campaign themes
2024
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2023
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2019
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2022.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2021.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2020.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2018.
- 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.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2017.
- Columbia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on economic issues.
- 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2016.
- Associated Industries of Missouri — 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."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- United for Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2015.
- 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 — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2014.
- Americans for Prosperity - Missouri — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic 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."
- Missouri Chamber of Commerce and 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 — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Missouri General Assembly in 2013.
- 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 — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against UM's position.
In 2012, the Missouri General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
In 2011, the Missouri General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "State Rep. Brandon Ellington to head Missouri Legislative Black Caucus," November 7-8, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, Certified Candidates, District 41
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Quinton Lucas |
Kansas City City Council At-large District 3 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Melissa Hazley |
| Preceded by Randy Asbury (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 22 2011-2019 |
Succeeded by Yolanda Young (D) |
