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.
Todd Graves (attorney) Todd P. Graves is a private practice attorney, Republican lawyer and politician, who previously served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. A twice-elected state prosecutor who is currently in private practice with the law firm Graves Garrett LLC, his practice focuses on representing individuals and businesses nationwide before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Graves was born and raised in Tarkio, Missouri. His brother is U.S. Representative Sam Graves. On December 13, 2016, Missouri Governor-Elect Eric Greitens announced his endorsement of Graves for Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party.