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Barbara Ballard
| Barbara Ballard | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Lawrence School Board | ||
| 1985 – 1993 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Webster College (1967) | |
| Master's | Kansas State University (1976) | |
| Ph.D. | Kansas State University (1980) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 14, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Petersburg, Kansas | |
| Profession | Associate Director, Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Prior to her election to the House, Ballard served on the Lawrence School Board from 1985-1993.
She has a BMeEd from Webster College, and an MS and PhD from Kansas State University. She has worked as an elementary school teacher, and since 1980 has served as Dean of Students at the University of Kansas as well as Director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center.
Ballard is the Chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus and the House Minority Caucus.[1]
Policy Positions
As of May 7, 2009, the "Issues" page of Ballard's website was blank.[2]
Ballard 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]
Ballard's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 1996 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
- H 5003 Kansas constitutional amendment; equal rights; no discrimination based on sex. 01/23/2009[4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ballard served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Social Services Budget | ||||
| • Calendar and Printing | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ballard served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Calendar and Printing | ||||
| • Home and Community Based Services Oversight | ||||
| • Legislative Educational Planning | ||||
| • Social Services Budget | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ballard served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Social Services Budget | ||||
| • Calendar and Printing | ||||
| • Legislative Educational Planning | ||||
Elections
2012
Ballard won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 44. She ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Patrick Bengtson (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 44, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Ballard Incumbent |
71.1% | 7,965 | |
| Republican | Patrick Bengtson | 28.9% | 3,245 | |
| Total Votes | 11,210 | |||
2010
Ballard won re-election to the 44th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. She was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ballard was re-elected to the 44th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [8] She raised $11,192 for her campaign. [9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 44 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Barbara Ballard (D)
|
8,086 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Ballard received $11,951 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[10]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Ballard's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansans For Lifesaving Cures | $500 |
| Astrazeneca | $500 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $500 |
| Kansas Hospital Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $11,951 |
2008
In 2008 Ballard collected $11,192 in donations.[11]
Four of her largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansans for Quality Mental Health Services | $500 |
| Chesapeake Operating Inc. | $500 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $500 |
Personal
Ballard and her husband Albert have one child.[12]
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7697
Email: barbara.ballard@house.ks.gov
Recent news
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- Dairy industry rings in Earth Day with announcements and awards - Agri-View
- College Capsules: O'Brien, PSU staff optimistic on recruiting trail - Brownsville Herald
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External links
- Kansas Legislature - Barbara Ballard
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 1998,2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Barbara Ballard Biography
- ↑ Rep. Barbara Ballard The Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ballard 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.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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