Mark Taddiken | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 –January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Janice Hardenburger |
| Succeeded by | Greg Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27,1950 Clay Center,Kansas,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Debra |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Fort Hays State University |
Mark Taddiken (January 27,1950) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate,representing the 21st district from 2001 until 2013. He has also been a member of the Clay County Extension Council since 1997.
Taddiken serves on these legislative committees: [1]
Some of the top contributors to Taddiken's 2008 campaign,according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics: [2]
Financial,insurance and real estate companies were his largest donor group,followed by political parties.
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