Barbara Ballard

Barbara W. Ballard (born November 14, 1944) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 44th district. Born in Petersburg, Kansas, she has served since 1993.[1]

Prior to her election to the House, Ballard served on the Lawrence School Board from 1985-1993.

She has a BMeEd (1967) from Webster College, and an MS (1976) and PhD (1980) from Kansas State University.[2] She has worked as an elementary school teacher, and from 1980 until 2004 was Dean of Students at the University of Kansas as well as Director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center. She is now Associate Director of Civic Engagement & Outreach for the Dole Institute of Politics.[3]

Ballard is the Chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus.[4]

Committee membership

Major Donors

The top 5 donors to Ballard's 2008 campaign are mostly professional organizations:[5]

References

  1. ↑ Barbara W. Ballard Vote Smart. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  2. ↑ Biographical Profile for Barbara W. Ballard Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Kathleen Sebelius part of upcoming Dole Institute lecture series". University of Kansas. February 4, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  4. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Barbara Ballard Biography Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  5. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions Retrieved June 28, 2009.

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