Roderick A. Houston (born June 9, 1962) is an American politician and pastor. He served as a Democratic member for the 89th district in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017.[1][2][3] He is a senior pastor at the Mount Olive Tabernacle of Praise Church in Wichita.[4]

Roderick Houston
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byMelody McCray-Miller
Succeeded byKC Ohaebosim
Personal details
Born (1962-06-09) June 9, 1962 (age 62)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePatricia
Children3
ResidenceWichita
Alma materCowley County Community College
Wichita State University
Kansas Southwest Bible College
Professionpastor

Biography

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As of 2012, he had been a pastor for eight years at the Mount Olive Tabernacle of Praise Church of God. Prior to running for office, he worked for seventeen years at Wichita's school district.[5]

Kansas House of Representatives

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In 2012, he ran to succeed Democratic representative Melody McCray-Miller, where he faced a contested primary.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Roderick Houston District 89 State Representative". www.kshousedems.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  3. ^ "KanFocus -- Error".
  4. ^ "Pastor Roderick Houston Testimony Kansas House Corrections and Juvenile HB 2352 February 20, 2017" (PDF). Kansas State Legislature. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  5. ^ a b Hobart, Ken (2012-07-19). "Democratic candidates in 89th District all leaders of faith". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 2024-08-23.