Nick Kasoff

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Nick Kasoff

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

State University of New York, Potsdam

Graduate

Washington University, St. Louis

Personal

Birthplace

Bloomington, Ind.

Profession

Tax practitioner

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Nick Kasoff (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Missouri Treasurer. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Biography

Nick Kasoff was born in Bloomington, Indiana. He received a bachelor's degree in computer science and economics from SUNY Potsdam in 1986 and attended Washington University in St. Louis for graduate study. His professional experience includes working as an enrolled agent in tax practice and as an information systems consultant.

Elections

2020

See also: Missouri Treasurer election, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri Treasurer

Incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick defeated Vicki Englund, Nick Kasoff, and Joseph Civettini in the general election for Missouri Treasurer on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Fitzpatrick (R)	59.1	1,742,943
		Vicki Englund (D)	38.1	1,122,547
		Nick Kasoff (L)	2.2	64,615
	Submit photo	Joseph Civettini (G)	0.6	19,107

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,949,212
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri Treasurer

Vicki Englund advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri Treasurer on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vicki Englund	100.0	473,904

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 473,904
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri Treasurer

Incumbent Scott Fitzpatrick advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri Treasurer on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott Fitzpatrick	100.0	597,408

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 597,408
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Green primary election

Green primary for Missouri Treasurer

Joseph Civettini advanced from the Green primary for Missouri Treasurer on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joseph Civettini	100.0	852

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 852
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Missouri Treasurer

Nick Kasoff advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri Treasurer on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nick Kasoff	100.0	4,096

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,096
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2019

See also: Missouri state legislative special elections, 2019

General election

Special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 74

Mike Person defeated Nick Kasoff in the special general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 74 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mike Person (D)	57.3	813
		Nick Kasoff (L)	42.7	605

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,418
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2019

Nick Kasoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kasoff's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I will provide honest, accessible representation to move North County forward.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Honest and accessible
• Equitable treatment for North County
• Improve our quality of life

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

North County has been neglected for decades. With crumbling infrastructure, declining schools, and increasing crime, we've gone from being one of the region's best places to live, to an area that many are moving away from. We need bold leadership to demand our fair share in infrastructure investment, including long overdue improvements to I-270. We need fairness in assessments, so that our income isn't drained to subsidize the more wealthy areas of the county. We need innovation in education, so that our schools can perform better and retain residents. Most of all, we need a representative who will stand up and be heard for North County, so that our needs can be met. As the next representative of District 74, I will be that person.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Transparency. Many a supporter has told me, "While I don't always agree with you, you're honest, and I always know where you stand."

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The first responsibility of a legislator is to have a live, ongoing connection to those he represents. That can only be done by regularly meeting and hearing from them, which I plan to do in forums throughout the district. A legislator must also be diligent in his understanding of the wide range of issues he'll face, which can only be accomplished when he "does his homework."

What legacy would you like to leave?

I hope that my passion for this community makes a meaningful difference in the quality of life for those who live here.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was eight years old during the impeachment of President Nixon. Of course, I remember very little, other than the fact that the television was on all the time, and it wasn't cartoons. :)

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I've worked as an information systems consultant for thirty years, mostly in a freelance capacity.

What is your favorite book? Why?

So many favorites, it's hard to decide. But one which stands out is The Gentleman from Indiana, by Booth Tarkington. Tarkington, who himself served one term in the Indiana House of Representatives, wrote a touching book focusing on an optimistic journalist facing corrupt politics. In fact, though, it's Tarkington's comfortable writing style, and the window he opens into the late 19th century midwest, which I find fascinating about not only this book, but his better known works.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jerry Seinfeld. Which is funny, because he is both a fictional character and a real person.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I don't remember specifically, but it was definitely one from the 80s. Pop music from my early teen years was the best!

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Focusing. I've had attention deficit since I was a child, and was never medicated for it as is common today. So I've adapted my life to accommodate it, engaging in a diversity of activities to keep my brain working as designed.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

Because of term limits, our state senate generally has more experienced legislators.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It would be difficult to be a legislator without some background that gives you an understanding of the many important decisions you'll be making. At the same time, there's such a thing as "too much experience" which we find in career politicians, whose focus often has turned away from the people who that representative was elected to serve.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It's vital to have relationships with other legislators, because no legislator can do anything without the cooperation of others. As a Libertarian, I'm in a unique position, because I'm not "the opposing party" to anybody. My friends include everyone from the young progressives who are transforming the Democratic party, to Republicans from West County. As a legislator, I will emphasize the common ground we share, and will gladly support good ideas regardless of what party they come from.

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