Dick Kelsey (politician)

Dick Kelsey
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 26th district
Assumed office
January 03, 2009
Preceded by Phillip B. Journey
Personal details
Born (1946-12-30) December 30, 1946
Camden, New Jersey
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Doris Kelsey

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.

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.[1] Kelsey endorsed Mike Pompeo to replace Tiahrt on March 17, 2010.[2]

Issue positions

Sen. Kelsey's issue positions and what he supports, according to his website:[3]

Committee assignments

Sen. Kelsey serves on these legislative committees:[5]

Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Kelsey includes:[6]

Major donors

Some of the top contributors to Sen. Kelsey's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:[11]

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.

References

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