Jay Scott Emler (born May 25, 1949) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 35th district from 2001 until 2014. He previously worked as a Municipal Judge in Lindsborg. Emler was elected by his colleagues to serve as majority leader of the Senate, following Derek Schmidt's election as Kansas Attorney General.[2] Emler assumed the position when the Senate convened January 10, 2011.[citation needed] Emler accepted an appointment to the Kansas Corporation Commission and resigned his seat in the Kansas Senate in 2014;[3] he was succeeded by Clark Shultz.[4]
Jay Emler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 16, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Don Steffes |
| Succeeded by | Clark Shultz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1949[1] Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lorraine Emler |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lindsborg, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Naval Postgraduate School University of Denver Bethany College |
| Profession | attorney |
He lives in Lindsborg, is married to Lorraine Emler and practices law in McPherson.
Committee assignments
editSen. Emler works on these legislative committees:[5]
- Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security (vice-chair)
- Commerce
- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction
- Utilities
Major donors
editSome of the top contributors to Sen. Emler's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:[6]
- Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Contractors Association, Koch Industries, Pioneer Communications
Energy and natural resources companies were his largest donor group.
References
edit- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ^ Carpenter, Tim (December 20, 2010). "Emler secures majority leader job". Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ^ "Emler resigns Senate seat". McPherson Sentinel. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ^ Clarkin, Mary (25 July 2014). "Scramble is on for state Senate post". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved 26 July 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Profile from the Kansas Legislature
- ^ Jay Emler 2008 campaign contributions
External links
edit- Kansas Senate Biography
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Sen. Emler's website