Howard Elliott (Missouri politician)
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 |
Howard Elliott (June 29, 1904 – May 22, 1985)Republican politician from Missouri.
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
He was elected to 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
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
- ^ 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.
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