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Dale Swenson
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| Dale Swenson | |
| Kansas House of Representatives District 97 | |
| Former representative | |
| Term in office began 1995 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
Contents |
Policy Positions
Swenson 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?"[1]
His answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test are available.
When running for the Kansas House in 1994, Swenson, according to a profile in the Wichita Eagle, was in favor of 12-year term limits for Legislature and Congress.
Sponsored legislation
- H 2217 Telephone solicitations; political calls; no-call list. 02/04/2009
- H 2218 Healthy workplace act; abusive workplace environments. 02/04/2009
- H 5003 Kansas constitutional amendment; equal rights; no discrimination based on sex. 01/23/2009[2]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Swenson served on the following committees:
- Federal and State Affairs Committee, House of Representatives
- Financial Institutions Committee, House of Representatives
- Arts and Cultural Resources Joint Committee, State Legislature
- Pensions, Investments and Benefits Joint Committee, State Legislature
- Insurance Committee, House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Swenson was defeated re-election to the 97th District seat against Leslie Osterman (R). Swenson had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Swenson was elected to the 97th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Marilynn Powell (D). [4] Swenson raised $14,573 for his campaign, while Powell raised $0. [5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 97 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| | 3,719 | 61.4% | ||
| Marilynn Powell (D) | 2,338 | 38.5% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Swenson collected $14,573 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Missouri State Council of Service Employees | $1,000 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7677
Email: dale.swenson@house.ks.gov
External links
- Kansas Legislature - Dale Swenson
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 1998, 2002, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Swenson Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 97 1995–2011 | Succeeded by Leslie Osterman (R) |
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