Frank Pendleton — Missouri House District 14
Frank Pendleton, candidate for Missouri House District 14
Frank Pendleton is running for Missouri House District 14 because Platte County families need a representative who brings the same disciplined, data-driven approach to Jefferson City that he built a career on. A retired Principal Scientist and program manager at MRIGlobal, Pendleton spent decades leading national security and defense research for the Kansas City region before turning his focus to state government.
Married to his wife Leslie, with two children and two grandchildren, Pendleton has also served as an adjunct professor at Rockhurst University and as chairman of a local credit union board. He says Jefferson City needs less partisan gridlock and more of the disciplined, results-first thinking he brought to national security work for decades.
Affordability drives Pendleton’s campaign. He supports lowering costs for working families, property tax caps, and reduced regulatory costs, all aimed at putting more money back in the pockets of Platte County households instead of Jefferson City’s budget.
Pendleton’s priorities also include:
Strong Schools and parental rights
Increased support for law enforcement and first responders
Infrastructure funding that keeps pace with population growth
Property tax relief
About Missouri House District 14
House District 14 is in Platte County, covering most of northern Kansas City along with Weatherby Lake and Lake Waukomis.
Location: Platte County — Kansas City (84%), Weatherby Lake, Lake Waukomis
Population: Approximately 38,371 residents (2020 Census)
Notable: Home to the Zona Rosa shopping and entertainment district
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Quick Facts
Candidate: Frank Pendleton
Office Sought: Missouri House of Representatives, District 14
Home: Platte County, Missouri
Profession: Retired Principal Scientist and program manager, MRIGlobal
Family: Married to Leslie; two children, two grandchildren
Campaign Website: citizensforfrankpendleton.org
Short Bio (50 words)
Frank Pendleton is a retired Principal Scientist and program manager at MRIGlobal running for Missouri House District 14. After decades leading national security and defense research for the Kansas City region, he's bringing that same disciplined, data-driven approach to Jefferson City, focused on affordability and reducing partisan gridlock.
Long Bio (100 words)
Frank Pendleton is running for Missouri House District 14 because Platte County families need a representative who brings the same disciplined, data-driven approach to Jefferson City that he built a career on. A retired Principal Scientist and program manager at MRIGlobal, Pendleton spent decades leading national security and defense research for the Kansas City region. Married to his wife Leslie, with two children and two grandchildren, he has also served as an adjunct professor at Rockhurst University and chairman of a local credit union board. His campaign is centered on affordability, including moving toward zero state income tax and property tax relief.
Candidate Highlights
Retired Principal Scientist and program manager at MRIGlobal, leading national security and defense research for the Kansas City region for decades. (Source: citizensforfrankpendleton.org)
Served as an adjunct professor at Rockhurst University. (Source: citizensforfrankpendleton.org)
Served as chairman of a local credit union board. (Source: citizensforfrankpendleton.org)
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