Jason Kander

Jason Kander (born May 4, 1981) is an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician. He was elected Secretary of State of Missouri in 2012, serving from January 2013 through January 9, 2017. He served as a state representative before becoming secretary of state. He was an intelligence officer in the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Captain.

Jason Kander
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39th Secretary of State of Missouri
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017
GovernorJay Nixon
Preceded byRobin Carnahan
Succeeded byJay Ashcroft
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byJenee Lowe
Succeeded byCaleb Rowden
Personal details
Born (1981-05-04) May 4, 1981 (age 43)
Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Diana Kander
Alma materAmerican University (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service2003–2011
RankUS-O3 insignia.svg Captain
Battles/warsAfghanistan

Career

He was the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate, losing the 2016 Senate election to Republican incumbent Roy Blunt.[1]

On June 25, 2018, Kander announced that he will run for mayor of Kansas City in 2019 to replace term-limited incumbent Sly James.[2][3] He dropped out on October 2, 2018, after revealing that he suffered from PTSD and depression.

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References

  1. Missouri U.S. Senate Results: Roy Blunt Wins, nytimes.com; accessed November 9, 2016.
  2. Vockrodt, Steve (June 25, 2018). "Kander confirms bid for Kansas City mayor in a move already shaking up the ballot" (in en). The Kansas City Star. http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article213769864.html. Retrieved June 25, 2018. 
  3. "Press release by Jason Kander for Mayor" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2018-09-24.