Dick Kelsey (born December 30, 1946) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 26th district from 2009 until 2013. He was previously a Kansas Representative elected in 2005.
Dick Kelsey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip Journey |
| Succeeded by | Dan Kerschen |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Thimesch |
| Succeeded by | Dan Kerschen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1946 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Doris Kelsey |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Hyles Anderson College (MA) Fort Wayne Bible College (BA) |
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
editSen. Kelsey's issue positions and what he supports, according to his website:[3]
- Budget transparency
- Less government spending
- Tax decreases- including the prevention of higher taxes by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge [4]
- Funds for maintaining and improving the public schools
- Making abortion illegal
- Tougher penalties for crime
- Affordable health care and putting "Kansans in charge of their health care dollars."
- Enforcing immigration laws; penalties for illegal immigrants
- Business growth and private sector job growth
Committee assignments
editSen. Kelsey serves on these legislative committees:[5]
- Commerce
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight
- Financial Institutions and Insurance
- Public Health and Welfare
Sponsored legislation
editLegislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Kelsey includes:[6]
Major donors
editSome 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
edit- ^ Kelsey Suspends Campaign
- ^ "Senator Kelsey Endorses Mike Pompeo for Congress". Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ "Dick Kelsey Issues". Archived from the original on 2009-04-26. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^ Taxpayer Protection Pledge
- ^ "Profile from the Kansas Senate". Archived from the original on 2009-08-21. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^ "Sen. Kelsey legislative actions". Archived from the original on 2009-06-21. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^ Bill 24[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bill 1611[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bill 1612[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bill 1614[permanent dead link]
- ^ Dick Kelsey 2008 campaign contributions
External links
edit- Dick Kelsey for Congress congressional campaign website
- Kansas Senate
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Follow the Money campaign contributions
- Americans for Tax Reform