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  Koster, Chris
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NameChris Koster
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Harrisonville, Missouri , United States
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Born August 31, 1964 (60 years)
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Nov 16, 2012 10:53am
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InfoChris Koster served as Prosecuting Attorney of Cass County, Missouri. He was first elected prosecutor in 1994 and was subsequently re-elected in 1998 and 2002 by wide margins.

As prosecutor, Koster supervised a staff of twenty individuals dedicated to enforcing Missouri's criminal laws in Cass County. Additionally, his office served as the civil counsel for all non-criminal matters before the county government.

During his tenure, Koster supervised litigation in approximately 20,000 cases. He led investigations into many of Kansas City's most notorious criminal cases, including the investigation against serial killer John E. Robinson. He developed extensive trial experience, with 25 jury trial victories including 10 murder trial victories. He argued and won cases before the Missouri Supreme Court.

Koster is active in his community. He serves on the board of directors of the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. He is a member of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club and the Belton Chamber of Commerce. He has served as a board member of the Hope Haven Women's Shelter. In 2002, Ingram's Magazine named Koster "one of Kansas City's most influential citizens under 40 years old." In 2004, the Kansas City Business Journal named Koster to its list of Kansas City's best attorneys.

Prior to becoming prosecuting attorney, Koster practiced law with the Kansas City law firm of Blackwell Sanders from 1993 to 1994. He also served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Missouri Attorney General from 1991 to 1993.

Koster was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended St. Louis University High School. He received a liberal arts degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia in 1987 and his law degree from University of Missouri School of Law in 1991. Additionally, Chris earned a Masters in Business Administration from Washington University - St. Louis in 2002.

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Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Sep 07, 2013 06:00am Opinion Koster's party-switch looks prescient six years later  Article RBH 
Apr 11, 2011 10:00am News Democrat (AG) in Missouri to Oppose Health Care Law  Article Scott³ 
Aug 04, 2007 05:00pm News The political calculation behind Chris Koster’s party switch  Article RBH 
Aug 01, 2007 12:00pm News Republican Mo. senator (Koster) now Democrat  Article Ashley 
May 22, 2005 09:00am News Freshman [MO] legislator is rising star  Article Ben 

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  11/08/2016 MO Governor Lost 45.57% (-5.57%)
  08/02/2016 MO Governor - D Primary Won 78.75% (+69.08%)
  11/06/2012 MO Attorney General Won 55.89% (+15.26%)
  11/04/2008 MO Attorney General Won 52.85% (+5.71%)
  08/05/2008 MO Attorney General - D Primary Won 34.30% (+0.24%)
  07/31/2007 MO State Senate 31 - Party Switch Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/03/2007 Majority Caucus Chairman Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2004 MO State Senate 31 Won 62.93% (+27.21%)
  08/03/2004 MO State Senate 31 - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
MO US President - D Primary - Mar 15, 2016 D Hillary Clinton
Amendment 1 (Right-to-Farm) - Aug 05, 2014 YES Yes
Jackson County Sheriff - D Primary - Aug 05, 2008 D John R. Bullard, Jr.