Will Kraus

Background

Kraus, Will was born on March 22, 1973 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Central Missouri State University, 1997.

Career

The district includes the cities of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Greenwood, Independence (part), Lake Lotawana, Lake Tapawingo, Lee"s Summit, Lone Jack and Oak Grove. Kraus was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004 after defeating Democrat Mike Sager in the general election 8,580 votes to 6,526. He was re-elected in 2006 and 2008 respectively.

He has served as Vice-Chair on both the Missouri House of Representatives" Utilities and Health Care Policy Committees, and has also served on the Job Creation and Economic Development Committee.

He is running unopposed for re-election to the Senate in 2014. On July 11, 2014, Kraus announced his intention to run for Missouri Secretary of State in 2016.

Achievements

• Will Kraus has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rotary, American Legion.

Connections

Married Carmen Kraus. Children: Tylor, Tannor.

Spouse:

Carmen Kraus

child:

Tylor Kraus

child:

Tannor Kraus