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Jake LaTurner's full birth name is Jacob Andrew Joseph LaTurner.
Answer: True
The provided biographical data confirms that Jake LaTurner's complete birth name is Jacob Andrew Joseph LaTurner.
Jake LaTurner is married to Suzanne Van Gotten and they have four children.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner is married to Suzanne Van Gotten, and they are parents to four children.
Jake LaTurner earned a Master's degree from Pittsburg State University.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pittsburg State University; the source does not indicate he earned a Master's degree from there.
Jake LaTurner was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner was born and raised in Galena, Kansas, not Wichita.
Jake LaTurner majored in economics at Pittsburg State University.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner majored in political science at Pittsburg State University, not economics.
During college, Jake LaTurner worked for former Kansas Senator Lynn Jenkins.
Answer: False
During his college years, Jake LaTurner worked for former Kansas Treasurer and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, not a Senator.
What is Jake LaTurner's full birth name?
Answer: Jacob Andrew Joseph LaTurner
Jake LaTurner's full birth name is Jacob Andrew Joseph LaTurner.
What is the name of Jake LaTurner's wife?
Answer: Suzanne Van Gotten
Jake LaTurner is married to Suzanne Van Gotten.
From which university did Jake LaTurner earn his Bachelor of Arts degree?
Answer: Pittsburg State University
Jake LaTurner earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pittsburg State University.
Where was Jake LaTurner born and raised?
Answer: Galena, Kansas
Jake LaTurner was born and raised in Galena, Kansas.
What was Jake LaTurner's undergraduate major at Pittsburg State University?
Answer: Political Science
Jake LaTurner's undergraduate major at Pittsburg State University was political science.
Who did Jake LaTurner work for during his college years in Pittsburg?
Answer: Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins
During his college years in Pittsburg, Jake LaTurner worked for Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins.
Before becoming a U.S. representative, Jake LaTurner held the position of Kansas State Treasurer.
Answer: True
Prior to his service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Jake LaTurner occupied the office of Kansas State Treasurer.
Jake LaTurner served as the 40th Treasurer of Kansas from April 2017 until January 2021.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner served as the 40th Treasurer of Kansas from April 25, 2017, to January 2, 2021.
Jake LaTurner was appointed Kansas State Treasurer by Governor Laura Kelly.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner was appointed Kansas State Treasurer by Governor Sam Brownback, not Laura Kelly.
Ron Estes preceded Jake LaTurner as the Treasurer of Kansas.
Answer: True
Ron Estes preceded Jake LaTurner as the Treasurer of Kansas.
Jake LaTurner represented the 13th district in the Kansas Senate from 2013 to 2017.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner represented the 13th district in the Kansas Senate from January 2013 to April 2017.
Richard Hilderbrand was Jake LaTurner's predecessor in the Kansas Senate for the 13th district.
Answer: False
Richard Hilderbrand succeeded Jake LaTurner in the Kansas Senate for the 13th district; Bob Marshall was his predecessor.
At age 29, Jake LaTurner became the youngest statewide official in the United States upon his appointment as Kansas State Treasurer.
Answer: True
Upon his appointment as Kansas State Treasurer at age 29, Jake LaTurner became the youngest statewide official in the United States.
Jake LaTurner became the youngest member of the Kansas Senate at age 24 after defeating an incumbent.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner became the youngest member of the Kansas Senate at age 24 after defeating incumbent Bob Marshall.
Lynn Rogers was appointed to succeed Jake LaTurner as the Treasurer of Kansas.
Answer: True
Lynn Rogers was appointed by Governor Laura Kelly to succeed Jake LaTurner as the Treasurer of Kansas.
Which of the following was NOT a previous political role held by Jake LaTurner before becoming a U.S. representative?
Answer: Mayor of Topeka
Prior to serving as a U.S. Representative, Jake LaTurner held positions such as Kansas State Treasurer and Member of the Kansas Senate. Mayor of Topeka is not listed as one of his previous roles.
What position did Jake LaTurner hold immediately before serving in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Answer: Kansas State Treasurer
Immediately prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Jake LaTurner held the office of Kansas State Treasurer.
Who appointed Jake LaTurner to the position of Kansas State Treasurer?
Answer: Governor Sam Brownback
Jake LaTurner was appointed Kansas State Treasurer by Governor Sam Brownback.
Who succeeded Jake LaTurner as the Treasurer of Kansas?
Answer: Lynn Rogers
Lynn Rogers succeeded Jake LaTurner as the Treasurer of Kansas.
From which district did Jake LaTurner serve in the Kansas Senate?
Answer: District 13
Jake LaTurner served in the Kansas Senate representing District 13.
Who succeeded Jake LaTurner in the Kansas Senate for the 13th district?
Answer: Richard Hilderbrand
Richard Hilderbrand succeeded Jake LaTurner in the Kansas Senate for the 13th district.
What was Jake LaTurner's age when he was appointed Kansas State Treasurer?
Answer: 29
Jake LaTurner was 29 years old when he was appointed Kansas State Treasurer.
How did Jake LaTurner first enter the Kansas Senate, and at what age?
Answer: Defeated incumbent Bob Marshall at age 24
Jake LaTurner first entered the Kansas Senate by defeating incumbent Bob Marshall at the age of 24.
Which of the following was NOT among the legislative initiatives Jake LaTurner drafted in the Kansas Senate?
Answer: Expansion of state park funding
Legislative initiatives drafted by Jake LaTurner in the Kansas Senate included term limits, public records reform, and anti-nepotism measures. Expansion of state park funding was not among them.
Jake LaTurner's term as U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district began in 2019.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner's term as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district commenced on January 3, 2021, not in 2019.
During his time in the Kansas Senate, Jake LaTurner sponsored legislation related to environmental protection.
Answer: False
During his tenure in the Kansas Senate, Jake LaTurner did not sponsor legislation related to environmental protection; his focus was on fiscal matters, term limits, and public records reform.
LaTurner contrasted his views with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by stating she believed rights come from the government.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner contrasted his political philosophy with that of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, stating that she believed rights originate from the government, whereas he asserts they derive from a higher power.
Jake LaTurner voted against sustaining the objection to Arizona's electoral votes in 2021.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner voted to sustain the objection to Arizona's electoral votes in 2021, not against it.
Jake LaTurner was unable to vote on Pennsylvania's electoral votes due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner was unable to vote on the objection to Pennsylvania's electoral votes due to being in quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test.
Jake LaTurner voted to impeach Donald Trump following the 2020 election.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner voted against impeaching Donald Trump following the 2020 election.
Jake LaTurner has served on the Committee on Foreign Relations in the U.S. House.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner has not served on the Committee on Foreign Relations in the U.S. House; his committee assignments include Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, and Science, Space, and Technology.
Jake LaTurner is a member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner is a member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation within the Committee on Homeland Security.
Jake LaTurner serves on the Subcommittee on Government Operations for the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner serves on the Subcommittee on Government Operations for the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jake LaTurner is part of the Subcommittee on Energy for the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner is part of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology for the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, not the Subcommittee on Energy.
The source material includes a caption for an official portrait of Jake LaTurner taken in 2021.
Answer: True
The provided source material contains a caption associated with an official portrait of Jake LaTurner, dated 2021.
In which Kansas congressional district does Jake LaTurner serve as a U.S. representative?
Answer: Kansas's 2nd congressional district
Jake LaTurner serves as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
When did Jake LaTurner's term as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district begin?
Answer: January 3, 2021
Jake LaTurner's term as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district began on January 3, 2021.
Who was Jake LaTurner's predecessor in the U.S. House of Representatives for Kansas's 2nd district?
Answer: Steve Watkins
Steve Watkins was the predecessor to Jake LaTurner in the U.S. House of Representatives for Kansas's 2nd district.
Why was Jake LaTurner unable to vote on the objection to Pennsylvania's electoral votes?
Answer: He was in quarantine due to COVID-19.
Jake LaTurner was unable to vote on the objection to Pennsylvania's electoral votes because he was in quarantine due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Did Jake LaTurner vote to impeach Donald Trump after the 2020 election?
Answer: No, he voted against impeachment.
Jake LaTurner voted against impeaching Donald Trump following the 2020 election.
Which of the following committees has Jake LaTurner served on in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Answer: Committee on Homeland Security
Jake LaTurner has served on the Committee on Homeland Security, among others, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jake LaTurner is a member of which House subcommittee within the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology?
Answer: Subcommittee on Research and Technology
Jake LaTurner is a member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology within the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jake LaTurner represented Kansas's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, Jake LaTurner has represented Kansas's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, not the 3rd.
Steve Watkins succeeded Jake LaTurner as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd district.
Answer: False
Steve Watkins was the predecessor to Jake LaTurner in the U.S. House of Representatives for Kansas's 2nd district; he did not succeed LaTurner.
Jake LaTurner announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in January 2019 for the 2020 election.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on January 8, 2019, targeting the 2020 election cycle.
Jake LaTurner met the minimum age requirement of 35 for a U.S. Senator when he announced his candidacy.
Answer: False
When Jake LaTurner announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, he was 30 years old, which meets the constitutional minimum age requirement of 35 for serving as a senator.
During his 2020 U.S. Senate campaign, LaTurner supported term limits for federally elected politicians.
Answer: True
During his 2020 U.S. Senate campaign, Jake LaTurner expressed support for implementing term limits for federally elected politicians.
Jake LaTurner stated he would withdraw from the Senate race if Mike Pompeo decided to run.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner publicly stated that he would withdraw from the U.S. Senate race if Mike Pompeo chose to enter the contest.
Jake LaTurner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in September 2019 to run for Governor.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in September 2019, subsequently deciding to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, not for Governor.
Controversies surrounding Steve Watkins included allegations of voting fraud and sexual misconduct.
Answer: True
Controversies surrounding Steve Watkins leading up to the 2020 election included allegations of voting fraud and sexual misconduct, among other issues.
Steve Watkins was charged with failing to notify the DMV of a change of address.
Answer: True
Among the charges filed against Steve Watkins was failing to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of a change of address.
Former Governor Jeff Colyer encouraged Jake LaTurner to challenge incumbent Steve Watkins.
Answer: True
Former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer publicly encouraged Jake LaTurner to challenge the incumbent, Steve Watkins, for the congressional seat.
Jake LaTurner transferred $470,000 from his Senate campaign to his House campaign, surpassing Watkins' funds.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner transferred $470,000 from his Senate campaign fund to his House campaign fund, providing a financial advantage over his opponent, Steve Watkins.
Jake LaTurner's opponent in the 2020 general election was Patrick Schmidt.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner's opponent in the 2020 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district was Michelle De La Isla, not Patrick Schmidt.
Jake LaTurner received 47,898 votes in the 2020 Republican primary for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner received 47,898 votes in the 2020 Republican primary for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
Jake LaTurner secured 57.6% of the vote in the 2020 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner secured 57.6% of the vote in the 2020 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
Patrick Schmidt was Jake LaTurner's opponent in the 2022 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
Answer: True
Patrick Schmidt was Jake LaTurner's opponent in the 2022 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
Jake LaTurner announced his candidacy for which federal office in January 2019?
Answer: U.S. Senate
In January 2019, Jake LaTurner announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
Jake LaTurner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign to run for which office instead?
Answer: U.S. House of Representatives
Jake LaTurner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Which of the following was NOT cited as a controversy surrounding Steve Watkins leading up to the 2020 election?
Answer: Misuse of campaign funds
Controversies cited regarding Steve Watkins included inflating his business resume, voting fraud allegations, and sexual misconduct allegations. Misuse of campaign funds was not explicitly cited in the provided data.
What financial advantage did Jake LaTurner have over Steve Watkins when LaTurner switched his campaign focus?
Answer: He transferred funds from his previous Senate campaign.
Jake LaTurner possessed a financial advantage by transferring $470,000 from his Senate campaign to his House campaign, exceeding the funds available to Steve Watkins.
Who was Jake LaTurner's opponent in the 2020 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district?
Answer: Michelle De La Isla
Jake LaTurner's opponent in the 2020 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district was Michelle De La Isla.
In the 2020 Republican primary for Kansas's 2nd congressional district, how many votes did Jake LaTurner receive?
Answer: 47,898
Jake LaTurner received 47,898 votes in the 2020 Republican primary for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
What percentage of the vote did Jake LaTurner receive in the 2022 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district?
Answer: 57.6%
Jake LaTurner received 57.6% of the vote in the 2022 general election for Kansas's 2nd congressional district.
Jake LaTurner was the lead sponsor of legislation allowing Kansas adults to carry firearms without a concealed carry permit.
Answer: True
In February 2015, Jake LaTurner served as the lead sponsor for legislation that permitted Kansas adults to carry firearms without requiring a concealed carry permit.
In 2016, Jake LaTurner authored a bill focused on increasing state funding for education.
Answer: False
In 2016, Jake LaTurner authored a bill focused on limiting property tax increases, not on increasing state funding for education.
The Kansas State Treasurer's office, under LaTurner, managed over $350 million in unclaimed property.
Answer: True
During Jake LaTurner's tenure as Kansas State Treasurer, his office managed over $350 million in unclaimed property.
Jake LaTurner's '105 County Tour' initiative focused on returning unclaimed property to Kansans.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner's '105 County Tour' initiative was designed to facilitate the return of unclaimed property to Kansans across the state.
Jake LaTurner's office set a record in his first year by returning over $50 million in unclaimed property.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner's office set a record in his first year by returning over $25.5 million in unclaimed property, not $50 million.
The Kansas Learning Quest 529 program and the ABLE Savings Program were administered by the Treasurer's office.
Answer: True
The Kansas Learning Quest 529 program and the ABLE Savings Program were indeed administered by the Treasurer's office during LaTurner's tenure.
Jake LaTurner implemented changes allowing ABLE account funds to be used for K-12 tuition.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner implemented changes allowing Kansas Learning Quest 529 funds to be used for K-12 tuition, not ABLE account funds.
As Kansas Treasurer, LaTurner pursued a legal case against the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding matured savings bonds.
Answer: True
As Kansas Treasurer, Jake LaTurner initiated a legal action against the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning the disposition of matured savings bonds.
The appellate court ruled in favor of Kansas in the LaTurner v. United States case regarding savings bonds.
Answer: False
The appellate court ruled against Kansas in the LaTurner v. United States case regarding savings bonds, overturning a lower court's decision that favored the state.
What was Jake LaTurner's role regarding firearm carry laws in Kansas in February 2015?
Answer: He was the lead sponsor of legislation for permitless carry.
In February 2015, Jake LaTurner was the lead sponsor of legislation that allowed Kansas adults to carry firearms without a concealed carry permit.
What was the primary focus of the bill Jake LaTurner authored in 2016?
Answer: Limiting property tax increases
In 2016, Jake LaTurner authored a bill primarily focused on limiting property tax increases.
What was the approximate value of unclaimed property overseen by the Kansas State Treasurer's office during LaTurner's tenure?
Answer: $350 million
During Jake LaTurner's tenure as Kansas State Treasurer, his office oversaw approximately $350 million in unclaimed property.
What was the goal of Jake LaTurner's '105 County Tour' as Treasurer?
Answer: To return unclaimed property to Kansans
The objective of Jake LaTurner's '105 County Tour' as Treasurer was to facilitate the return of unclaimed property to Kansans.
Which education savings program allowed funds to be rolled over into an ABLE Account for individuals with disabilities, according to changes made under LaTurner?
Answer: Kansas Learning Quest 529 Program
The Kansas Learning Quest 529 Program allowed funds to be rolled over into an ABLE Account for individuals with disabilities, as per changes implemented under LaTurner's administration.
What was the outcome of the LaTurner v. United States case at the appellate level concerning savings bonds?
Answer: The appellate court sided with the federal government.
At the appellate level, the LaTurner v. United States case concerning savings bonds resulted in a ruling that sided with the federal government, overturning a lower court's decision that favored the state.
Jake LaTurner is affiliated with the Democratic Party.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner is affiliated with the Republican Party, not the Democratic Party.
Jake LaTurner announced he would not seek reelection in April 2024, citing the toll of Congressional service.
Answer: True
Jake LaTurner announced on April 18, 2024, that he would not seek reelection, citing the personal toll of Congressional service.
Jake LaTurner is a member of the Democratic Caucus.
Answer: False
Jake LaTurner is a member of the Republican Caucus, not the Democratic Caucus.
After leaving the House, Jake LaTurner became a partner at PLUS Communications.
Answer: True
Following his term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Jake LaTurner became a partner at PLUS Communications.
Which political party does Jake LaTurner belong to?
Answer: Republican Party
Jake LaTurner is a member of the Republican Party.
Jake LaTurner announced he would not seek reelection in April 2024, citing what reason?
Answer: The toll of Congressional service
Jake LaTurner cited the personal toll of Congressional service as the reason for his decision not to seek reelection in April 2024.
What role did Jake LaTurner assume in 2025 after his term in the U.S. House concluded?
Answer: Partner at PLUS Communications
After his term in the U.S. House of Representatives concluded, Jake LaTurner assumed the role of partner at PLUS Communications.