Platte County, Missouri

Missouri House District 13

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.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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John Elliott

Republican

Top priorities

Supporting law enforcement
Preventing foreign ownership of Missouri farmland
Eliminating the state income tax

Per the campaign statement via The Missouri Times.

Biography

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 was found as of September 6, 2026.

Jacoby Wynkoop

Democratic

Top priorities

Stronger labor protections and access to healthcare
Well-funded public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Missouri House District 13 in 2026?

When is the Missouri House District 13 election in Missouri?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Missouri are on the Missouri election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Platte County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Platte County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

John Elliott, full profile Jacoby Wynkoop, full profile Official Missouri election office