Will Kraus
| Will Kraus | ||
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| Missouri State Senate, District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 2005-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Central Missouri State University, 1997 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Reserve | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 22, 1973 | |
| Place of birth | Excelsior Springs, Missouri | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Kraus earned his B.S. in Business from Central Missouri State University. He has served as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kraus served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kraus served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kraus served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Real ID and Personal Privacy | ||||
| • Health Care Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Job Creation and Economic Development | ||||
| • Utilities, Vice-chair | ||||
Issues
No New Taxes Pledge
In 2010, a minority of Missouri lawmakers signed the "No New Taxes Pledge." Only four out of 34 state Senate members signed the pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 35 lawmakers signed.
Kraus signed the pledge.[1]
Election history
2010
On November 2, 2010 Kraus won election to the Missouri State Senate.
| Missouri State Senate, District 8 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Will Kraus (R)
|
50,615 | |||
| Kevin Parr (D) | 13,157 | |||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Will Kraus ran for District 48 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Joe Volpe. [2]
Will Kraus raised $84,652 for his campaign.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 48 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Will Kraus (R) | 11,170 | 58.0% | ||
| Joe Volpe (D) | 8,078 | 42.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Kraus was up for election to Senate District 8, he collected $332,005 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Citizens for Brad Lager | $125,000 |
| Roe, Jeff | $10,000 |
| Missouri Freedom | $10,000 |
| Bartimus Frickleton Robertson & Gorny | $5,000 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which Kraus was up for re-election to House District 48, he collected $415,737 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kelly Miller | $2,000 |
| 48th Republican Legislative District CMTE | $1,600 |
| 129th Republican Legislative District CMTE | $1,600 |
| AT&T | $1,575 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Kraus was up for re-election to House District 48, he collected $415,737 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $2,875 |
| 48th Republican District Cmte | $2,325 |
| Aquila | $900 |
| Missouri Health & Hospital Association | $750 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Kraus was up for election to House District 48, he collected $415,737 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 6th Republican Congressional District Cmte | $3,000 |
| Kraus Jr, WM G & Carmen | $2,000 |
| 18Th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $1,500 |
| Kraus, Will | $1,000 |
Personal
Kraus is married and has 3 children. He has been a member of the Lees Summit American Legion, Raytown Crossroads Chamber of Commerce, Raytown South Middle Parent Teacher Student Association, Raytown Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Southwood Parent Teacher Association. [5]
Recent news
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- Sponsor of House Bill 253 Disagrees with Governor's Veto - KOMU-TV
- Missouri Governor vetoes state's tax cut bill - CPA Practice Advisor
- Legislators at odds over legislative aftermath - Blue Springs Examiner
- Five questions with Rep. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee's Summit - The Missouri Times
- Governor Nixon campaigns to protect veto - KRCG
- Missouri seniors have little protection from spikes in property tax bills - Kansas City Star
- Nixon administration launches campaign against veto override of tax bill - PoliticMo
- Looking back: Dempsey, Jones reflect on session - The Missouri Times
- Legislators plan next step following Nixon's veto of the tax cut bill - The Missouri Times
- Nixon questions tax cut bill's unintended prescription sales tax hike - The Missouri Times
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External links
- Office website
- 2009 House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ "Minority of state lawmakers sign ‘no-new-taxes’ pledge," Missouri Watchdog, November 16, 2010
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Kraus's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kraus
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