Jason Kander

Jason Kander
39th Secretary of State of Missouri
In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017
Governor	Jay Nixon
Preceded by	Robin Carnahan
Succeeded by	Jay Ashcroft
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 44th district
In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Jenee Lowe
Succeeded by	Caleb Rowden
Personal details
Born	(1981-05-04) May 4, 1981 (age 43) Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Diana Kander
Alma mater	American University (BA) Georgetown University (JD)
Website	Official website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	2003–2011
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Afghanistan

Jason Kander (born May 4, 1981) is an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician. He was elected Secretary of State of Missouri in 2012, serving from January 2013 through January 9, 2017. He served as a state representative before becoming secretary of state. He was an intelligence officer in the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Captain.