Les Mason | |
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Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 73rd district | |
Assumed office February 19, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Clark Shultz |
Personal details | |
Born | McPherson County,Kansas,U.S. | October 11,1954
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kala |
Children | 3 |
Residence | McPherson |
Alma mater | Central Christian College |
Profession | businessman |
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