Connie O'Brien | |
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Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 42nd district | |
In office January 12, 2009 –January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Kenny Wilk |
Succeeded by | Jim Karleskint |
Personal details | |
Born | October 12,1946 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Edward O'Brien (1968–present) |
Children | 11 |
Alma mater | University of Saint Mary (BA) |
Profession | Retired |
Connie O'Brien (born October 12,1946) is a Republican and a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives,representing the 42nd district. A native of Kansas City,Missouri,she served from 2009 to 2017. [1]
O'Brien is currently President of Leavenworth County Republican Women and Vice Chair of the County Party. She previously served as Precinct Committee Woman and President of Kansas for Life.
O'Brien has a BA in Social Studies and Secondary Education from St. Mary College of Leavenworth. She has worked as a teacher in Basehor-Linwood,Leavenworth,and McLouth. [2]
O'Brien's official site lists her priorities as taxes,education,energy,traditional values,immigration,second amendment rights,and eminent domain. The American Conservative Union gave her a lifetime rating of 86%. [3]
The top 5 donors to O'Brien's 2008 campaign: [4]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Connie O'Brien (Incumbent) | 4,042 | 59.5% | |
Democratic | Austin Lee Harris | 2,751 | 40.5% | |
Total votes | 6,793 | 100 |
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