Jacob Andrew Joseph LaTurner was born on February 17,1988 and is an American politician serving as the US representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
19 Facts About Jake LaTurner
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Jake LaTurner was elected to the post in his own right in 2018, becoming the youngest elected statewide official in the United States.
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Jake LaTurner briefly campaigned for the United States Senate in the 2020 election, before instead opting to run for the United States House of Representatives in.
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Jake LaTurner graduated from Galena High School and enrolled at Pittsburg State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in political science.
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Jake LaTurner worked for former Kansas Treasurer and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins during his time in college in her Pittsburg district office.
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Jake LaTurner faced opposition on these issues, including from Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives Ray Merrick, a Republican, and Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley.
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In February 2015, Jake LaTurner was the lead sponsor of legislation allowing Kansas adults to carry firearms without a concealed carry permit.
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Jake LaTurner was appointed Kansas State Treasurer in April 2017 by Governor Sam Brownback.
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Jake LaTurner replaced Ron Estes, who had been elected to the United States House of Representatives for.
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Jake LaTurner completed a 105 County Tour within 5 months during his first year in office, and returned over $10 million during the tour.
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Jake LaTurner administered the Kansas Learning Quest 529 Education Savings and ABLE Savings Programs, which assist Kansans in saving for their future.
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On January 8,2019, Jake LaTurner announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2020 election, hoping to succeed four-term incumbent Pat Roberts.
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Jake LaTurner's announcement came roughly two weeks after Roberts announced his intention to retire in 2021.
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Jake LaTurner announced his candidacy at age 30, the minimum age the United States Constitution requires a Senator to be.
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Jake LaTurner stated in several interviews that he would step aside and drop out of the race if United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opted to run for the seat.
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On September 9,2019, Jake LaTurner suspended his candidacy for the US Senate, opting instead to run for the US House in the 2020 election.
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Jake LaTurner announced he would end his Senate campaign in order to challenge Watkins on September 4,2019.
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Jake LaTurner was able to move $470,000 cash on hand from his Senate campaign to his House campaign, giving him a large advantage over Watkins who had only $260,000 at the time of Jake LaTurner's announcement.
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On January 6,2021, during the United States Electoral College vote count for the 2020 presidential elections, Jake LaTurner voted in favor of sustaining the objection raised against Arizona's electoral votes after the session was earlier suspended when Trump supporters stormed and occupied the Capitol.