Howard Elliott (Missouri politician)
Howard Elliott (June 29, 1904 – May 22, 1985)[1] was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Missouri.
Howard Elliott | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1943–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Morris E. Osborn |
| Succeeded by | Murray E. Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1904 Ladue, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1985 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Columbia University Washington University School of Law |
Elliott was born in Ladue, Missouri in 1904. He attended Columbia University and received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis.[2]
Political career edit
He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1936, and served as a representative from Ladue from 1937 to 1953.[1] During his time as representative, he served as the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947.[3]
Howard Elliott chose not to stand for re-election to the legislature in favor of running for governor of Missouri in the 1952 election. He easily won the Republican primary,[4] but was then defeated in the general election by former Governor Phil M. Donnelly.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Candidate - Howard Elliott". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "HOWARD ELLIOT - All 'Round Man". The Southeast Missourian. Aug 2, 1952. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "SOS, Missouri - State Archives: Officers of the Missouri Senate and House 1820-2011". Sos.mo.gov. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "MO Governor - R Primary Race - Aug 05, 1952". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ "MO Governor Race - Nov 04, 1952". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-07.