Dick Kelsey | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 26th district | |
In office January 12, 2009 –January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Phillip Journey |
Succeeded by | Dan Kerschen |
Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 93rd district | |
In office January 10,2005 –January 12,2009 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Thimesch |
Succeeded by | Dan Kerschen |
Personal details | |
Born | Camden,New Jersey,U.S. | December 30,1946
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Doris Kelsey |
Children | 6 |
Education | Hyles Anderson College (MA) Fort Wayne Bible College (BA) |
Dick Kelsey (born December 30,1946) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate,representing the 26th district from 2009 until 2013. He was previously a Kansas Representative elected in 2005.
Kelsey was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Kansas's 4th congressional district to succeed fellow Republican Todd Tiahrt. He suspended his campaign on March 5,2010 due to health concerns of his wife. [1] Kelsey endorsed Mike Pompeo to replace Tiahrt on March 17,2010. [2]
Sen. Kelsey's issue positions and what he supports,according to his website: [3]
Sen. Kelsey serves on these legislative committees: [5]
Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Kelsey includes: [6]
Some of the top contributors to Sen. Kelsey's 2008 campaign,according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics: [11]
His opponent was Pam Frieden who raised $39,000. Her major contributors included the Kansas NEA,Zollerlutzweinbarager LLC,and the Wichita-Hutchinson Labor Federation.
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