Jason Kander
American attorney, author, veteran, and politician
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 | |
| Governor | Jay Nixon |
| Preceded by | Robin Carnahan |
| Succeeded by | Jay Ashcroft |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jenee Lowe |
| Succeeded by | Caleb Rowden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1981 Overland Park, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Diana Kander |
| Alma mater | American University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2003–2011 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | Afghanistan |
Career
changeHe 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.
References
change- ↑ Missouri U.S. Senate Results: Roy Blunt Wins, nytimes.com; accessed November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Vockrodt, Steve (June 25, 2018). "Kander confirms bid for Kansas City mayor in a move already shaking up the ballot". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Press release by Jason Kander for Mayor" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
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