Frank Pendleton

Frank Pendleton is the Republican candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives, District 14, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[2][1] A scientist and engineer who worked at MRIGlobal for 43 years, according to his Ballotpedia survey, he also ran for the seat in 2024.[2][3]

Frank Pendleton graduated from Northeast High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Rockhurst College in 1980.[2] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Pendleton said he was born and raised in Kansas City and worked as a Principal Scientist/Engineer at MRIGlobal for 43 years, including research supporting soldiers and relief efforts overseas.[3] He said he served as an adjunct professor at Rockhurst University, chaired the board of Northeast/Missouri Family Credit Union for 20 years, and has been a Boy Scouts troop leader.[3] He listed membership on the Platte County Industrial Development Committee, the Riverside TIF Commission and the Weatherby Lake Environmental Committee.[3]

Ashley Aune defeated Pendleton in the general election for Missouri House District 14 on November 5, 2024.[2] In the 2026 survey, Pendleton said his key messages include school safety and higher educational standards, reducing crime through juvenile justice reform and full funding for law enforcement, and cutting taxes to lower the cost of living.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.