The Democratic nominee for a US Senate seat in Missouri in 2016 defeated what Republican politician in 2012?
Missouri Secretary of State election, 2012 The Missouri Secretary of State election, 2012 was held on November 6, 2012, alongside the presidential and gubernatorial elections. Democratic State Representative Jason Kander defeated Republican Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller by 39,085 votes.
David Pearce (politician) David Pearce (born March 30, 1960 in Warrensburg, Missouri) is a Republican member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 21st District since 2009. Previously he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2003 through 2008.