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.
Brent Lasater Brent Lasater (born July 13, 1960) was a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representativesfrom 2010 to 2012. Lasater represents the 53rd District, encompassing part of Jackson County, Missouri. He was first elected to the Missouri House in November, 2010.