Caryn Tyson
| Caryn Tyson | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 14, 2013 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives District 4 | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas State University | |
| Master's | Kansas University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Caryn is a rancher and an IT specialist. She has worked in the IT industry for over 20 years. Her job experiences include time at NASA where she received multiple awards for her achievement and teamwork. She and her husband own and operate Tyson Ranch.
Caryn earned two Bachelor of Science degrees simultaneously from Kansas State University, one in Computer Science and the other in Mathematics. She also holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Kansas University.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tyson served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Assessment and Taxation, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
Tyson served on the following committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Rules and Regulations | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Commerce and Economic Development | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Tyson won election to the State Senate in 2012. Tyson won the August 7 Republican primary against John C. Coen and defeated Denise Cassells (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Kansas State Senate, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Caryn Tyson |
65.8% | 18,720 | |
| Democratic | Denise Cassells | 34.2% | 9,737 | |
| Total Votes | 28,457 | |||
| Kansas State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Caryn Tyson |
56.1% | 6,226 |
| John C. Coen | 43.9% | 4,864 |
| Total Votes | 11,090 | |
2010
Tyson defeated incumbent Shirley Palmer (D) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 4 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Caryn Tyson (R)
|
4,268 | |||
| Shirley Palmer (D) | 2,818 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Tyson is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Tyson raised a total of $125,121 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/4/2013.[5]
| Caryn Tyson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State Senate, District 12 |  |
$66,700 | |
| 2010 | Kansas State House, District 4 | |
$34,026 | |
| 2004 | Kansas State Senate, District 12 |  |
$24,395 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $125,121 | |||
2012
Tyson won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Tyson raised a total of $66,700.
| Kansas State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Caryn Tyson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $2,398 | |||
| Koch Industries | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,500 | |||
| Kansas Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $66,700 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Tyson won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Tyson raised a total of $34,026.
| Kansas State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Caryn Tyson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Bourbon County Republican Central Cmte | $4,210 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 | |||
| 2nd District Republican Party Cmte of Kansas | $700 | |||
| Stand Up For Kansas | $600 | |||
| Tyson, Caryn | $596 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,026 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Tyson lost the election to the Kansas State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Tyson raised a total of $24,395.
| Kansas State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Caryn Tyson's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Tyson, Tim | $6,438 | |||
| Tyson, Caryn | $5,028 | |||
| Tyson, Linda | $1,000 | |||
| Brittany Development | $1,000 | |||
| Jabez Development Inc | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $24,395 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Tyson has a husband, Tim.[1]
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Caryn Tyson News Feed
- TYSON: Tax plan, budget pass Legislature - Ottawaherald.com
- TYSON: Returning without a tax bill, budget - Ottawaherald.com
- Back for Legislature's veto session - Ottawaherald.com
- What's afoot in Topeka? - Ottawaherald.com
- County joins officials fired up over new gun law - Ottawaherald.com
- Lawmakers talk successes, pressure of final votes - Ottawaherald.com
- New law allows concealed carry of firearms at city pool, library - Ottawaherald.com
- Session concludes but debates on budget and tax issues likely haven't - KHI News Service
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Official House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "votetyson," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official)," retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Tyson, Caryn," Accessed June 4, 2013
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