Will Kraus (born March 22, 1973) is an American politician who represented eastern Jackson County, Missouri in the Missouri Senate. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes the cities of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Greenwood, Independence (in part), Lake Lotawana, Tapawingo, Lee's Summit, Lone Jack and Oak Grove.
Will Kraus | |
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| Commissioner of the State Tax Commission of Missouri | |
| Assumed office July 31, 2017 | |
| Governor | Eric Greitens Mike Parson |
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 2011–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Bartle |
| Succeeded by | Mike Cierpiot |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office 2005–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Sager |
| Succeeded by | Gary Cross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1973 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Lee's Summit, Missouri |
Missouri House of Representatives edit
Kraus was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004 after defeating Democrat Mike Sager in the general election 8,580 votes to 6,526. He was re-elected in 2006 and 2008 respectively. He has served as Vice-Chair on both the Missouri House of Representatives' Utilities and Health Care Policy Committees, and has also served on the Job Creation and Economic Development Committee.
Missouri Senate edit
On August 3, 2010, Kraus won the Republican Primary for Missouri's 8th District State Senatorial District; which represents Eastern Jackson County, defeating State Representatives Bryan Pratt and Gary Dusenberg.
On November 2, 2010, Kraus won the general election against Kevin Parr (Libertarian) and was sworn in as the state senator for the 8th District on January 5, 2011. He is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate in 2014.
On July 11, 2014, Kraus announced his intention to run for Missouri Secretary of State in 2016.[1] He lost to Jay Ashcroft in the Republican primary.
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Kraus | 9,851 | 52.85 | |
| Democratic | Mike Sager | 8,787 | 47.15 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Kraus | 7,646 | 52.20 | |
| Democratic | Chris Moreno | 7,000 | 47.80 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Kraus | 11,170 | 58.03% | |
| Democratic | Joe Volpe | 8,078 | 41.97% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Kraus | 50,615 | 79.37% | |
| Libertarian | Kevin Parr | 13,157 | 20.63% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Kraus (unopposed) | 31,432 | 100% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jay Ashcroft | 401,361 | 61.33 | |
| Republican | Will Kraus | 226,473 | 34.60 | |
| Republican | Roi Chinn | 26,638 | 4.07 | |
Personal life edit
Kraus resides in Lee's Summit, MO with his wife Carmen, and his two sons Tylor and Tannor. Tylor, the elder of the two sons, is in the Army. Tannor, graduated in May 2016, and plans to attend Missouri Baptist on a basketball scholarship.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Sen. Kraus announces his candidacy for Missouri secretary of state". Columbia Missourian. July 10, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ "Official Election Returns State of Missouri General Election – November 2004" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State.
- ^ "Official Election Returns State of Missouri General Election – November 2006" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State.
- ^ "Official Election Returns State of Missouri General Election – November 2008" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State.
- ^ "Official Election Returns State of Missouri General Election – November 2010" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State.
- ^ "Senator Will Kraus: Biography". Missouri Senate. Retrieved 4 September 2010.