Charles Roth
| Charles Roth | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 71 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| February 2005 - Present | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, City of Salina | ||
| 1984 – 1985 | ||
| Salina City Commission | ||
| 1981 – 1985 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kansas (1968) | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Salina, Kansas | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Roth, a graduate of the University of Kansas, owned Joseph P. Roth and sons from 1968-2005.
He has been long active in the community, including a year as mayor of Salinafrom 1984-1985. Additionally he has been a member of the Community Health Investment Program, Salina County Club, Salina United Way Board, and Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roth served on the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Government Efficiency Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Pensions, Investments and Benefits Committee, Kansas State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roth served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, House of Representatives
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee, House of Representatives
- Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight Committee, House of Representatives
Issues
Roth recently took an extensive survey from the Salina Journal regarding his positions on a number of issues.[2] In the survey he shows support for decreased spending to remedy the budget crisis, encouraging local businesses by taking a hands off approach, and exploring possible sources of new revenue.
Roth 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
Roth has not sponsored any major legislation.[4]
Elections
2012
Roth did not seek re-election in 2012. In announcing his retirement Roth said, "It has been my privilege and honor to serve the constituents of the 71st district in the Kansas House of Representatives for the last 8 years. This has been a great experience and I have been witness to some significant events in Kansas history during these years. I have expanded my circle of friends and neighbors and for that I am grateful. Those relationships and memories will last a lifetime.”[5]
2010
Roth won re-election to the 71st District seat against Phil Black (D). In the August 3rd primary election, Roth defeated Republican primary opponents Ronald Young and J. Neil Jednoralski by margins of 1,902 to 939 and 1,902 to 241 respectively. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 71 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Charles Roth (R)
|
4,865 | |||
| Phil Black (D) | 2,203 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roth was re-elected to the 71st District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating David Avery Norlin (D). [7] Roth raised $33,960 for his campaign, while Norlin raised $14,646. [8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 71 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles Roth (R)
|
5,537 | 62.6% | ||
| David Avery Norlin (D) | 3,301 | 37.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Roth received $36,895 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[9]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Roth's campaign in 2010 | |
| Operating Engineers Local 101 | $1,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| Kansas Livestock Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $36,895 |
2008
In 2008 Roth collected $33,960 in donations.[10]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $1,000 |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $900 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $800 |
| Wal-Mart | $800 |
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External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Charles Roth
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Charles Roth Biography
- ↑ Rep. Charlie Roth - Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Roth Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ KSAL, "Roth Won't Seek Another Term; Claeys Says He'll Run," April 9, 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
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Kansas House of Representatives District 71 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Diana Dierks (R) |
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