Preceded by Pete Brungardt Name Tom Arpke | Religion Christian Spouse(s) Beth Arpke Political party Republican Party | |
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Born February 6, 1952 (age 72)
El Paso, Texas ( 1952-02-06 ) Alma mater Florida State University Profession travel agent, consultant Residence Salina, Kansas, United States | ||
Education Florida State University | ||
Tom Arpke Tea Party Rally 2011
Tom Arpke was a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 24th District since 2013.
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Arpke is a Salina travel agent and consultant, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Florida State University. He and his wife, Beth, have five children. Arpke was elected to the Kansas House in 2010 and filed for the Senate race in 2012.
2009
Arpke was elected to the Salina city commission in 2009, receiving a total of 2,386 votes, winning by 332.
2010
Arpke defeated incumbent Deena Horst in the House District 69 Republican primary on August 3, 2010 by a margin of 1,205-898. Horst was seeking her ninth term. He defeated Gerrett Morris (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010, by 3,733 to 2,106 votes.
2012
Arpke defeated incumbent Pete Brungardt in the Republican Senate primary on August 7, 2012 by a 5,413-4,354 margin. He defeated Democratic nominee Janice Norlin in the 2012 general election.
2016
Arpke lost the Republican primary to Randall R. Hardy, when he ran for reelection to the state senate.
Committee assignments
Sen. Arpke served on these legislative committees:
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Arpke's 2012 campaign, according to Project Vote Smart:
In addition, a number of contributors gave $1,000 each.