Kim Brimer

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Kim Brimer
Kim Brimer
Member of the Texas State Senate
from the 10th district
Preceded by [Chris Harris (Texas politician)
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 96th district
In office
1989 – 2003
Preceded by Michael D. Millsap
Succeeded by Bill Zedler
Born March 5, 1945 (1945-03-05) (age 63)
Flag of Texas Houston, Texas
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Fort Worth, Texas
Alma mater B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University

Kenneth Kimberlin “Kim” Brimer, Jr. (born 5 March 1945)[1] is a Republican member of the Texas Senate representing District 10. Brimer was born in Houston to Kenneth Kimberlin Brimer, Sr., and the former Louie Francis Hughes[2] and earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.

In July 2005, Texas Monthly magazine, in its article “The Best and Worst Legislators of 2005,” awarded Brimer an “Honorable Mention” for his resolution of the Senate deadlock over taxes.[3]

Brimer is current chairperson of the Sunset Advisory Commission, the Legislative branch responsible for overseeing the continued need for state agencies.

Brimer is the cousin to late actor Trey Wilson.

Contents

[edit] Election history

Election history of Brimer from 2002.[4]

[edit] Most recent election

[edit] 2004

Texas general election, 2004: Senate District 10[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Kim Brimer (Incumbent) 156,831 59.25 +0.55
Democratic Andrew B. Hill 107,853 40.75 +0.82
Majority 48,978 18.50 -0.28
Turnout
Republican hold

[edit] Previous elections

[edit] 2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 10[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Kim Brimer 101,511 58.71 -41.29
Democratic Hal Ray 69,038 39.93 +39.93
Libertarian John Paul Robinson 2,367 1.37 +1.37
Majority 32,473 18.78 -81.22
Turnout 172,916 -7.68
Republican hold
Republican primary, 2002: Senate District 10[7]
Candidate Votes % ±%
✓ Kim Brimer 11,823 62.88
Karen “Kerry” Lundelius 6,979 37.12
Majority 4,844 25.76
Turnout 18,802

[edit] References

  1. ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election. Retrieved on 2006-12-26.
  2. ^ Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Records (1945-03-05). Birth Certificate for Kenneth Kimberlin Brimer, Jr. (Third party index of birth records for Harris County). Rootsweb.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-19.
  3. ^ Burka, Paul; and Patricia Kilday Hart. "The Best and Worst Legislators of 2005" (subscription required), Texas Monthly, 2005-07. Retrieved on 2006-01-29. 
  4. ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
  5. ^ 2004 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
  6. ^ 2002 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
  7. ^ 2002 Republican Party Primary Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.

[edit] External links

Preceded by
Michael D. Millsap		 Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 96 (Fort Worth)(1)
1989–2003		 Succeeded by
Bill Zedler
Preceded by
Chris Harris		 Texas State Senator
from District 10 (Fort Worth)
2003 – present		 Incumbent
Notes and references
1. In the 72nd through 76th Legislatures (1991–2001), Brimer’s home was in Arlington
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Current Texas State Senators
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Persondata
NAME Brimer, Kenneth K., Jr.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Brimer, Kim
SHORT DESCRIPTION Fort Worth, Texas politician
DATE OF BIRTH 5 March 1945
PLACE OF BIRTH Houston, Texas
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH