Paul LeVota
American politician
Paul LeVota was an American politician who served as the State Senator from Missouri's 11th District. This district includes Independence, Sugar Creek, parts of East Kansas City, Buckner, and unincorporated Jackson County. On July 25, 2015 LeVota resigned from the Missouri Senate effective August 23, 2015 over multiple allegations of sexual harassment made by his current and former interns.
Biography
LeVota attended Truman High School in Independence, Missouri, where he served as student body president. He then received a bachelor's degree in speech communications and political science from Central Missouri State University (CMSU). LeVota was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and student body vice president. Later, he received a Master of Science in management from Baker University.
Before being elected to the Missouri General Assembly, LeVota worked for Sprint Corporation in training and development.
Legislative career
LeVota served in the Missouri House of Representatives for eight years. In 2007, he was elected by his peers as House Democratic Leader.
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