Jean Peters Baker
Jean Peters Baker was the Jackson County Prosecutor in Missouri. She assumed office in 2011. She left office on January 1, 2025.
Peters Baker (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Jackson County Prosecutor in Missouri. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Peters Baker was a Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives representing District 39 from January 2011 to May 6, 2011. She resigned to accept an appointment as Jackson County prosecutor.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peters-Baker served on these committees: Crime Prevention and Public Safety
- Downsizing State Government
- Health Insurance
- Higher Education
- Rules
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
Elections
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Jackson County, Missouri (2020)
General election
General election for Jackson County Prosecutor
Incumbent Jean Peters Baker defeated Tracey Chappell in the general election for Jackson County Prosecutor on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jean Peters Baker (D) | 59.0 | 191,021 | |
| Tracey Chappell (R) | 40.8 | 131,979 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 619 | ||
| Total votes: 323,619 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jackson County Prosecutor
Incumbent Jean Peters Baker advanced from the Democratic primary for Jackson County Prosecutor on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jean Peters Baker | 100.0 | 73,759 | |
| Total votes: 73,759 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Jackson County Prosecutor
Tracey Chappell advanced from the Republican primary for Jackson County Prosecutor on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tracey Chappell | 100.0 | 31,330 | |
| Total votes: 31,330 | ||||
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2010
On November 2, 2010, Peters-Baker won election to the Missouri House of Representatives. She was unopposed in the general election.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2020 Elections
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