Will Kraus
Experience Representing You
Discover Will Kraus’s commitment to representing Lee’s Summit with integrity, highlighting his policy priorities and dedication to community progress.
18+
Years of Service in the Missouri State Legislature and Government
34+
Years of Continued Service in the U.S. Army
Representing Lee’s Summit with Integrity and Experience
Discover how Will Kraus plans to represent the 2nd District with clear policies and dedicated service.
In his elected capacity, Kraus fought hard to protect the interests of the taxpayer and promote fiscally sound budget practices for the state of Missouri.
As a small business owner, he continues to be involved and knowledgeable on issues that affect businesses, jobs and families in Lee’s Summit.
Committed Leadership
Focused on transparent governance, Will Kraus prioritizes the needs of his constituents to foster community growth and trust.
Clear Political Experience
Advocating for practical solutions that strengthen the economy and improve quality of life across Lee’s Summit’s 2nd District.
Accessible Representation
Ensuring voters have direct access to information on voting records and policy positions to make informed decisions.
Missouri Priorities for a Stronger Lee’s Summit
Are you interested in hearing from Will first-hand, and ask questions about his platform and goals? Host a Meet & Greet, Townhall, Roundtable, or have a Coffee with Will. Get in touch, and put something on the calendar.
A resident of Lee’s Summit, Will and his wife, Carmen, have been very involved in the community and believe that giving back to the community is an important part of service.
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A Champion for Lee’s Summit City Council, District 2
Discover how Will Kraus advocates for Lee’s Summit through clear policies and community engagement. Will is dedicated to serving the residents of Lee’s Summit in any way that he can.
Step One: Learn About Will Kraus
Explore Will Kraus’s commitment to representing the 2nd District’s priorities with integrity.
Step Two: Understand His Positions
Gain insight into Will Kraus’s stances on key issues affecting Missouri families.
Step Three: Get Involved
Join the campaign and support Will Kraus in making a positive impact in the community.
Meet Will Kraus
Will’s leadership experience began over thirty years ago when he joined the U. S. Army as a mechanized infantryman. Will attended flight school and graduated as a Chinook Helicopter Pilot in 1999. In 2003, Will served in Iraq as Platoon leader and the Company’s ground convoy commander. As an aviator, while serving as an Air Mission Commander in charge of missions involving multiple aircraft, his decisions were responsible for hundreds of soldier’s lives. He continues to serve in the Missouri National Guard, as a Blackhawk pilot.
After serving on active duty, he attended Central Missouri State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Military Science, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Will was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004 and was elected to the Senate in 2010. He was proud to represent Eastern Jackson County and the people of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, Lake Tapawingo, Lee’s Summit, Lone Jack, Oak Grove, and parts of Independence.
In his elected capacity, Senator Kraus has fought hard to protect the interests of the taxpayer and to promote fiscally sound budget practices for the state of Missouri. As a small business owner, he continues to be involved and knowledgeable on issues that affect business and jobs in Missouri.
Will has won awards such as the VFW Legislator of the Year, the “A Better Missouri for Children Award” from the Missouri PTA, the Locke and Smith Award for most constitutional senator, and the Missouri Chamber’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award.
A resident of Lee’s Summit, Will and his wife, Carmen, have two sons, Tylor and Tannor. Tylor and his wife Bethel live in Lee’s Summit. Tannor and his wife, Hannah, live in North Carolina. Both Will and Carmen have been very involved in the community and their church and believe that giving back to the community is an important part of service. In April 2024, Will and Carmen became grandparents to twin girls, Riley and Reagan, who are being raised here in Lee’s Summit. Will and Carmen are enjoying helping with childcare while their son Tylor, a Paramedic/Firefighter, and his wife Bethel, a nurse, are working.
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