Jesse Burris
Jesse Burris | |
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Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
Assumed office May 31, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Peter DeGraaf |
Personal details | |
Born | January 22, 1982 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Anneke |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Mulvane |
Education | Washburn University (BS, JD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Jesse Burris (January 22, 1982) is an American attorney and politician serving 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.
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.[1]
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.[2][3] Burris also served in the United States Air Force.[4]
Personal life
Burris and his wife, Anneke, live in Mulvane, Kansas and have three children.[5]
References
- ^ "Contact Jesse Burris | Contact My Politician". www.contactmypolitician.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Rep. Jesse Burris will run to retain District 82 seat". DerbyInformer.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Jesse Burris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Jesse Burris, Mulvane lawyer, picked to replace his father-in-law in Kansas House". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Rep. Jesse Burris Files for Reelection". Belle Plaine News. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2021-05-02.