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Early life and education. LaTurner was born and raised in Galena, Kansas. He graduated from Galena High School and enrolled at Pittsburg State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in political science. [5] .
Jake is a proud graduate of Pittsburg State University. During his time in college, he worked as a District Representative for former Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. Following graduation, Jake went on to work for Watco, one of America’s top short-line rail companies.
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Jacob LaTurner was born in Galena, Kansas. LaTurner earned a degree from Pittsburg State University. His career experience includes working with Watco and as a district representative for former Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins.
Kansas Treasurer
LaTurner was the 40th Kansas treasurer. He was appointed to the position by Governor Sam Brownback (R) in April 2017. LaTurner was elected to a full term on November 6, 2018. At the time of his appointment, LaTurner was the youngest statewide official in the United States. LaTurner left office on January 2, 2021, to become representative of Kansas' 2nd Congressional District.
Kansas State Senate
LaTurner represented District 13 in the Kansas State Senatefrom 2013 to 2017.
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Electoral vote certification on January 6-7, 2021
1. See also: Counting of electoral votes (January 6-7, 2021) Congress convened a joint session on January 6-7, 2021, to count electoral votes by state and confirm the results of the 2020 presidential election. LaTurner voted against certifying the electoral votes from Arizona. The House rejected the objection by a vote of 121-303.
Tested positive for coronavirus on January 7, 2020
1. 1.1. See also: Politicians, candidates, and government officials diagnosed with or quarantined due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 On January 7, 2021, LaTurner announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.
LaTurner worked for former Kansas Treasurer and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins during his time in college in her Pittsburg district office. According to Rep. Henry Cuellar, he is enrolled alongside him in the master's in defense and strategic studies program at Naval War College (as of 2023).
LaTurner Presses CISA Director on Microsoft Cybersecurity Failures. Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) penned a letter to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly requesting additional information regarding Microsoft's cybersecurity practices.
Education. Pittsburg State University (BA) Jacob LaTurner (born February 17, 1988) is an American politician. He is a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2021. He became the Kansas State Treasurer in 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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LaTurner is the representative for Kansas’s 2 nd congressional district and is a Republican. He has served since Jan 3, 2021. LaTurner is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. He is 36 years old.
