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2 candidates are tracked for Missouri House District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Elliott and Jacoby Wynkoop. Candidate information follows official Platte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John Elliott (Republican), Jacoby Wynkoop (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. Missouri has no runoffs; the August 4 primary winner of each party is the nominee, and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Missouri Secretary of State's certified general election candidate list (certified August 25, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
John Elliott, a small business owner who grew up on a north Missouri farm, is a former Platte County Commissioner who focused on infrastructure, public safety and fiscal responsibility, per The Missouri Times. He also serves as vice chair of the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation board. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the campaign statement via The Missouri Times)
- Supporting law enforcement
- Preventing foreign ownership of Missouri farmland
- Eliminating the state income tax
Jacoby Wynkoop, of Rushville, works as a cook and makes plush toys, per his campaign site. He decided to run for the District 13 seat after seeing the Republican incumbent was unopposed on the ballot.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Stronger labor protections and access to healthcare
- Well-funded public schools
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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