Senator Rick Brattin
Senator Rick Brattin was elected in 2020 to represent Missouri’s 31st Senatorial District. He is a former auditor of Cass County and previously served four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives, from 2010-2018, representing the 55th District in Cass County. During his time in the House, Sen. Brattin served as majority floor whip, chaired the Special Committee on Government Oversight and was the senior member of both the Local Government and the Veterans committees.
Senator Brattin is a native-born son of Cass County, growing up in Greenwood. After graduating from Lee’s Summit High School, Sen. Brattin earned the title United States Marine and served six years, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After getting out of the military, he founded a successful small construction business and currently resides on his 40-acre hunting paradise.
Senator Brattin married the light of his life, Athena, and is a father of five incredible children: Mariah, Kayla, Rick, Garrett and Hannah. He and his family are devoted Christians and members of Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit. Senator Brattin is active in several groups and organizations across the 31st Senatorial District. In his free time, Sen. Brattin enjoys being involved in his children’s’ sporting events, working around his farm, hunting and enjoying Missouri’s wildlife.
Prior Legislative Service:
House of Representatives: 2010 – 2018
Senate Committee Membership
Standing
Education, ChairGubernatorial Appointments
Local Government and Elections
Veterans and Military Affairs
Statutory
Joint Committee on Capitol Security, ChairJoint Committee on Government Accountability
Select
Select Committee on the Protection of Missouri Assets From Foreign Adversaries