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Arlen Siegfreid
| Arlen Siegfreid | ||
 | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives District 121 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Majority Leader | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Issues
Campaign themes
Siegfreid's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
- Excerpt:"Arlen Siegfreid is a fiscal and social conservative. Arlen Siegfreid supports:
- Quality Education
- Economic Development
- Control of Government Growth & Taxes
- Public Safety & Security
- Family Values"
Policy positions
Siegfreid's website lists his legislative goals as "Quality * Education Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, * Economic Development Committee, Kansas State Legislature, Control of Government Growth & Taxes, Public Safety & Security, and Family Values."[2]
He refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[3]
Sponsored legislation
- H 2011 Abortion; reporting; late term abortions reporting. 02/27/2009
- H 2150 Property taxation; 2% limit on valuation increases. 02/27/2009[4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Siegfreid served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Federal and State Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Siegfreid served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Printing, Chair | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Legislative Coordinating Council | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Siegfreid served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Calendar and Printing | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
| • Legislative Coordinating Council | ||||
Elections
2012
Siegfreid won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 121. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Tyler G. Dixon (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 121, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Arlen Siegfreid Incumbent |
63.9% | 6,513 | |
| Democratic | Tyler Dixon | 36.1% | 3,674 | |
| Total Votes | 10,187 | |||
2010
Siegfreid won re-election to the 15th District seat against Steve Wright (D). Siegfreid had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 15 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Arlen Siegfreid (R)
|
4,910 | |||
| Steve Wright (D) | 2,236 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Siegfreid was re-elected to the 15th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Sean Tevis (D). [9] Siegfreid raised $57,827 for his campaign, while Tevis raised $110,107. [10]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Arlen Siegfreid (R)
|
5,367 | 51.9% | ||
| Sean Tevis (D) | 4,959 | 48.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Siegfreid received $63,155 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[11]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arlen Siegfreid's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Kansas Society Of CPAs | $1,000 |
| Kansas Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| Lewis, Dana | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $63,155 |
2008
In 2008 Siegfreid collected $57,827 in donations.[12]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
Personal
Siegfreid and his wife Barbara have five children.[1]
Recent news
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Arlen Siegfreid News Feed
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say - Lawrence Journal World
- House passes liquor bill with art tastings allowance - Topeka Capital Journal
- Kan. lawmakers resuming negotiations on tax issues - Westport-News
- Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders - Kansas City Star
- House GOP leaders pen letter backing DD supports in KanCare - KHI News Service
- Possible Kansas tax compromise in the works - Kansas City Star
- Kansas Republicans face tough spending and tax issues, and elections, for 2014 - Kansas City Star
- Lawmakers: KanCare for developmentally disabled or $4 million cut - Kansas City Star
- Social media emerge as players in state capitols - Kansas City Star
- Advocates for DD carve-out jam Olathe meeting - KHI News Service
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External links
- Arlen Siegfreid's Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Arlen Siegfreid
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "arlensiegfreid," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ State Rep. Arlen Siegfreid Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Siegfreid Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, 2012 Unofficial Kansas General Election Results, accessed November 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by JRick Billinger (R) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 121 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 15 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Bob Montgomery (R) |
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