Kevon Graves

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Kevon Graves

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Elections and appointments
Last election

August 2, 2022

Education

High school

Northeast High School

Personal
Birthplace
Kansas City, Mo.
Religion
Baptist
Contact

Kevon Graves (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 22. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2022.

Graves completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kevon Graves was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He earned a high school diploma from Northeast High School.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 22

Incumbent Yolanda Young won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 22 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Yolanda Young
Yolanda Young (D) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
6,739

Total votes: 6,739
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 22

Incumbent Yolanda Young defeated Kevon Graves and Davitta Hanson in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 22 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Yolanda Young
Yolanda Young Candidate Connection
 
79.9
 
2,280
Kevon Graves Candidate Connection
 
13.7
 
390
Davitta Hanson
 
6.4
 
183

Total votes: 2,853
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2020

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 22

Incumbent Yolanda Young won election in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 22 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Yolanda Young
Yolanda Young (D)
 
100.0
 
11,757

Total votes: 11,757
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 22

Incumbent Yolanda Young defeated Kevon Graves, Jeff Francis, Bryce Bradford, and Sheoni Givens in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 22 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Yolanda Young
Yolanda Young
 
67.6
 
2,836
Kevon Graves
 
15.4
 
647
Image of Jeff Francis
Jeff Francis Candidate Connection
 
7.6
 
317
Bryce Bradford
 
6.2
 
258
Sheoni Givens
 
3.2
 
136

Total votes: 4,194
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kevon Graves completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Graves' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am young black man who wants to leave things better off then he received it. I am born and raised and Kansas City Missouri, to a teacher in the school district and a maintenance worker. My motto in life was the three things that was taught to me push me everyday. They are faith, family, and duty this three I how I live my life and how I determined what course of action I take. I am also and proud graduate from KCPSD and have attended two HBCU. I currently work in the hospitality industry and the truck driving industry. My family and I as the chairman run a foundation called the Richard Robinson Foundation where we give scholarship to students inside the Kansas City Missouri school district in honor of our late grandfather. Honestly i am an individual would wants to make a difference in his community. So that the future generations can be successful and have less problems and pains.
Education reform pre-k through 12

Teacher salary increase
Free community colleges in the state
Economic opportunities for minority and women
Legalized of marijuana
Voting accessibility
Criminal justice
Equal rights
Taxes codes

Child support system reform
I looked up to my Grandfather Robinson who showed me how to be a man. Say true to oneself and when I say I am going to do something follow through on it.
Always looking to God first, then always looking for what best for your community.
The 2000 election and founding it very interesting. I believe I was 3/4 year old.
First job I ever had was working for the premier parking who does the parking for the chiefs. I work there till I graduate from Northeast High School.
A song of Ice and Fire. I love the storytelling and getting to watch it was a plus.
The governor and the State legislature is supposed to lead, guide, and help choice the right path the state goes. Work with each other and listen to the people problems so they together can fix them.
Our education system to ensure it's a fair playing field across the broad no matter what district you in. No matter if it's private or public or charter ever child deserve a great education.
Yes I do believe it is beneficial to build relationships with others legislators, because that is how we cut through the noise of party lines and work together to fix the problems in the state the job we are there for.
Three committees are at the top of my list they are Education elementary and secondary school, Budget, and Urban Affairs.
Yes one day in the future God plans allow it I would want to be Governor of Missouri.
Compromise is most definitely necessary in order to get things accomplished.

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2020

Kevon Graves did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 30, 2022


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