Henry Helgerson | |
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Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 83rd district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Carolyn Bridges |
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 28th district | |
In office December 8,2003 –January 10,2005 | |
Preceded by | Paul Feleciano |
Succeeded by | Mike Peterson |
Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 86th district | |
In office January 10,1983 –January 8,2001 | |
Preceded by | Eric Yost |
Succeeded by | Judith Loganbill |
Personal details | |
Born | Wichita,Kansas,U.S. | January 12,1952
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Nicholi Flynn |
Residence | Wichita,Kansas |
Alma mater | Rockhurst College (BA) Harvard University (MPA) |
Profession | Business |
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