Jake LaTurner
Jake LaTurner | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 2nd district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Steve Watkins |
40th Treasurer of Kansas | |
In office April 25, 2017 – January 2, 2021 | |
Governor | Sam Brownback Jeff Colyer Laura Kelly |
Preceded by | Ron Estes |
Succeeded by | Lynn Rogers |
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 13th district | |
In office January 9, 2013 – April 25, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Bob Marshall |
Succeeded by | Richard Hilderbrand |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacob Andrew Joseph LaTurner February 17, 1988 Galena, Kansas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Suzanne Van Gotten (m. 2009) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Pittsburg State University (BA) Naval War College |
Website | House website |
Jacob Andrew Joseph LaTurner (born February 17, 1988)[1] is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, LaTurner was the 40th Kansas State Treasurer from 2017 to 2021 and a state senator from the 13th district from 2013 to 2017.
Upon his appointment as Kansas State Treasurer by
Early life and education
LaTurner was born and raised in Galena, Kansas. He graduated from Galena High School and enrolled at Pittsburg State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in political science. LaTurner worked for former Kansas Treasurer and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins during his time in college in her Pittsburg district office.[5] According to Rep. Henry Cuellar, he is enrolled alongside him in the master's in defense and strategic studies program at Naval War College (as of 2023).[6]
Kansas Senate
After losing the 2008
In February 2015, LaTurner was the lead sponsor of legislation allowing Kansas adults to carry firearms without a concealed carry permit.[9] In 2016, he authored a bill limiting property tax increases.[10]
State Treasurer of Kansas
LaTurner was appointed Kansas State Treasurer in April 2017 by Governor Sam Brownback. He replaced Ron Estes, who had been elected to the United States House of Representatives for Kansas's 4th congressional district. Appointed at age 29, LaTurner became the youngest statewide official in the country. Defeating state senator Marci Francisco in 2018, he became the youngest statewide elected official in the country.[11]
As state treasurer, one of LaTurner's primary responsibilities was to oversee unclaimed property, over which there is over $350 million worth in Kansas. He completed a 105 County Tour within 5 months during his first year in office, and returned over $10 million during the tour.[12] During LaTurner's first year in office, he returned a record amount of unclaimed property to Kansans, over $25.5 million. "Every dollar we return to the people of Kansas is a dollar that goes back into their local communities," LaTurner said. "Not only have we returned a record amount of money to Kansans, but we have made the process more user friendly and we have improved the service offered to Kansans."[13]
LaTurner also administered the Kansas Learning Quest 529 Education Savings and ABLE Savings Programs, which assist Kansans in saving for their future.[14] During his first year in office, he implemented changes to the Kansas Learning Quest and ABLE Savings Programs. Under these changes, individuals living with a disability are able to roll over saved funds within a 529 Education Savings Account into their ABLE Account. Additionally, Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Account holders can utilize their funds for K-12 education tuition.[15]
In December 2020, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she would appoint Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers to succeed LaTurner as treasurer. Rogers took office on January 2, 2021.[16][17]
LaTurner v. United States
As Kansas Treasurer, LaTurner continued a legal case against the
2020 U.S. Senate campaign
On January 8, 2019, LaTurner announced his candidacy for the
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. In one interview, LaTurner stated that he would be the "first to support [Pompeo]," while in another he said Pompeo had "right up to the last minute. He can decide to run."[22][23]
On September 9, 2019, LaTurner suspended his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, opting instead to run for the U.S. House in the 2020 election.[24]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2020
While LaTurner was running his Senate campaign,
LaTurner announced he would end his Senate campaign in order to challenge Watkins on September 4, 2019. In an interview with
Tenure
On January 6, 2021, during the
Committee assignments
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation
- Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
- Committee on Oversight and Reform
- Subcommittee on Government Operations
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology[31]
Caucus memberships
Electoral history
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jake LaTurner | 47,898 | 49.1 | |
Republican | Steve Watkins (incumbent) | 33,053 | 33.9 | |
Republican | Dennis Taylor | 16,512 | 17.0 | |
Total votes | 97,463 | 100.0 |
General election
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jake LaTurner | 185,464 | 57.6 | |
Democratic | Michelle De La Isla | 136,650 | 42.4 | |
Total votes | 322,114 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jake LaTurner (incumbent) | 134,506 | 57.6 | |
Democratic | Patrick Schmidt | 98,852 | 42.4 | |
Total votes | 233,358 | 100.0 |
References
- ^ "Jake LaTurner". Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Kansas Governor Appoints Nation's Youngest Statewide Official". John Celock | Writer, Media Affairs Advisor, Author. April 18, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Republican LaTurner elected Kansas treasurer". KSN-TV. November 7, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "'Congress has taken a toll': Jake LaTurner will not seek reelection". KSNT 27 News. April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Governor appoints Sen. Jake LaTurner as Kansas State Treasurer". Parsons Sun. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Ballotpedia Jacob LaTurner, Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Marso, Andy (January 19, 2013). "Freshman senator intent on opening up government". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ^ Carpenter, Tim. "Kansas Senate pushes ahead with 'constitutional' carry of concealed guns". The Topeka Capital. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Kansas to consider tightening limits on local property taxes". LJWorld.com. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ McLean, Jim (April 18, 2017). "LaTurner Appointed To Succeed Estes As Kansas State Treasurer". KCUR 89.3. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ "LaTurner Returned $10 Million to Kansans During 105 County Tour". WamegoTimes.com. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Sherman. "Kansas State Treasurer's office sets high mark with $25.5 million returned from unclaimed property". The Topeka Capital. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ Wiley, Eric. "State treasurer visits Salina". Salina Journal. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ Strader, Stacie (February 21, 2018). "KS Implements Changes to ABLE, 529 Accounts". KOAM. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ KWCH Staff (December 10, 2020). "Gov. Laura Kelly appoints Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers to Kansas State Treasurer". kwch.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers To Become State Treasurer". Governor of the State of Kansas. December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Carpenter, Tim. "Kansas official hails federal ruling on $150 million in unclaimed bonds". The Topeka Capital. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "LaTurner v United States, Decision on Appeal" (PDF).
- ^ a b Shorman, Jonathan (January 8, 2019). "Kansas Treasurer LaTurner enters race to replace retiring Roberts in U.S. Senate". Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ Senate campaign tour brings LaTurner to Garden City, Garden City Telegram, Amber Friend, August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Wise, Lindsay (August 13, 2019). "Kansas GOP Weighs Senate Hopefuls While Pining for Pompeo". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ Hanna, John (August 16, 2019). "Republicans still waiting on Pompeo in Kansas Senate race". KSHB Kansas City. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ Arkin, James (September 4, 2019). "Kansas Republican drops Senate bid to primary Rep. Steve Watkins". Politico. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ Lowry, Bryan; Shorman, Jonathan (August 23, 2019). "Kansas Rep. Watkins knocks down resignation rumors; aide hits 'whisper campaign'". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ Homan, Timothy R. (July 17, 2020). "GOP lawmaker steps down from committees following voter fraud charges". The Hill. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ Hanna, Jake (September 4, 2019). "In Kansas GOP Fight, Jake LaTurner Leaves Senate Race to Challenge Incumbent Rep. Steve Watkins". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ "Jake LaTurner suspends Senate bid to challenge Watkins in GOP primary". KSHB Kansas City. September 4, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ LaTurner beats Watkins to take on De La Isla for congress, KSNT, Mark Feuerborn and Tiffany Littler, August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (January 8, 2020). "Kansas congressman tests positive for COVID-19 after House vote on Biden's electors". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Representative Jake LaTurner Receives Committee Assignments | Representative Jake Laturner". laturner.house.gov. January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Membership". Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Primary Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
External links
- Representative Jake LaTurner official U.S. House website
- Campaign website
- State Senate website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money
- Appearances on C-SPAN