Congressman Eric Burlison Endorses Jonathan Russell for State Representative

Conservative Leader Backs Russell for Missouri House District 160
 
JOPLIN, MO — Congressman Eric Burlison has officially endorsed Jonathan Russell in the race for Missouri State Representative in the 160th District, citing Russell’s proven conservative values and commitment to fighting for Southwest Missouri families.

“When I look for somebody that’s going to represent us well in Southwest Missouri I grill these candidates very hard. I want to make sure that they’re not going to raise our taxes. I want to make sure that they’re going to fight for parents’ rights and I want to make sure that they’re going to protect our Second Amendment and I grilled Jonathan Russell and I can tell you, he is a proven conservative who’s going to fight to keep our conservative values, the values that we hold near and dear in Southwest Missouri. He’s going to be a fighter and so that’s why with that I endorse Jonathan Russell to be the state representative for this area, for the Neosho and Southern Joplin area.”
— Congressman Eric Burlison

Russell said he is honored to receive Congressman Burlison’s endorsement and grateful for the confidence placed in his campaign.
 
“I’m incredibly honored to receive Congressman Burlison’s endorsement and support. Congressman Burlison has been a strong conservative voice for Southwest Missouri and someone who consistently fights for taxpayers, constitutional freedoms, and family values. His confidence in me means a great deal, and I’m committed to working hard every day to represent the people of Newton County with integrity, courage, and conservative values.”
— Jonathan Russell, Candidate for State Representative

Russell is a conservative businessman, REALTOR, and longtime community leader who has served Southwest Missouri through leadership roles in education, economic development, and nonprofit service. His campaign is focused on protecting property rights, defending the Second Amendment, supporting parents, lowering taxes, and standing up for rural Missouri values.