Preceded by Phillip B. Journey Spouse Doris Kelsey Role Politician | Name Dick Kelsey Party Republican Party | |
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Born December 30, 1946 (age 77) Camden, New Jersey ( 1946-12-30 ) |
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Dick Kelsey is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 26th district since 2008. He was previously a Kansas Representative elected in 2005.
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- Senator dick kelsey speaks about taxes and regulations
- Issue positions
- Committee assignments
- Sponsored legislation
- Major donors
- References
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. Kelsey endorsed Mike Pompeo to replace Tiahrt on March 17, 2010.
Issue positions
Sen. Kelsey's issue positions and what he supports, according to his website:
Committee assignments
Sen. Kelsey serves on these legislative committees:
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Kelsey includes:
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Sen. Kelsey's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:
Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee, Koch Industries, Kansas Association of Realtors, Restore America PAC Inc., Kansas Medical Society PAC. His total funds raised were $44,000.His opponent was Pam Frieden who raised $39,000. Her major contributors included the Kansas NEA, Zollerlutzweinbarager LLC, and the Wichita-Hutchinson Labor Federation.