Jesse Burris

Jesse Burris (January 22, 1982) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 82nd district. He was appointed to the House on May 31, 2017, succeeding his father-in-law, Peter DeGraaf. In 2022, Burris declined to run for re-election, and his term ended at the beginning of the legislative session on January 9, 2023.[1] He was succeeded by Leah Howell.[2]

Jesse Burris
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 82nd district
In office
May 31, 2017 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byPeter DeGraaf
Succeeded byLeah Howell
Personal details
Born (1982-01-22) January 22, 1982
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAnneke
Children3
ResidenceMulvane
EducationWashburn University (BS, JD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force

Education

Burris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and business administration from Washburn University and a Juris Doctor from the Washburn University School of Law.[3]

Career

After graduating from law school, Burris worked as an attorney for the Secretary of State of Kansas and Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Burris was nominated to the Kansas House of Representatives and assumed office on May 31, 2017, succeeding his father-in-law, Peter DeGraaf.[4][5] Burris also served in the United States Air Force.[6]

Personal life

Burris and his wife, Anneke, live in Mulvane, Kansas and have three children.[7]

References
  1. "2022 Primary Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). sos.ks.gov. Kansas Secretary of State. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  2. "2022 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). sos.ks.gov. Kansas Secretary of State. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  3. "Contact Jesse Burris | Contact My Politician". www.contactmypolitician.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  4. "Rep. Jesse Burris will run to retain District 82 seat". DerbyInformer.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  5. "Jesse Burris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  6. "Jesse Burris, Mulvane lawyer, picked to replace his father-in-law in Kansas House". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  7. "Rep. Jesse Burris Files for Reelection". Belle Plaine News. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2021-05-02.


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