The Democratic nominee for a US Senate seat in Missouri in 2016 defeated what Republican politician in 2012?
Jason Kander Jason David Kander (born May 4, 1981) is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected Secretary of State of Missouri in 2012, serving from 2013 to 2017. He previously served as a state representative. He was an intelligence officer in the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Captain. He was the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate, narrowly losing the 2016 Senate election to Republican incumbent Roy Blunt.
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.