Dan Kerschen
| Dan Kerschen | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 26 | ||
| 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 93 | ||
| 2009-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 2, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Wichita, Kansas | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kershen is currently a board member of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, operating committee member of Hiland/Roberts Dairy Foods Co, and director of the Dairy Farmers of America.[1]
He has a BA from Kansas State University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kerschen served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Agriculture, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kerschen served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Economic Development | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Safety Budget | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kerschen served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
Issues
Kerschen's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available.
In the test he lists his legislative priorities as "School finance reform and addressing teacher shortages, Caps on property tax valuations," and "Energy policy - including the research and development of alternative fuel sources."[2]
Sponsored legislation
- H 2150 Property taxation; 2% limit on valuation increases. 02/27/2009[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Kerschen won election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 26. Kerschen defeated Dick Kelsey in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 26 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Dan Kerschen |
57.6% | 3,911 |
| Dick Kelsey Incumbent | 42.4% | 2,883 |
| Total Votes | 6,794 | |
2010
Kerschen won re-election to the 93rd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the GOP primary. XLASTX defeated [[ ]] in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kerschen was elected to the 93rd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Joann Keiter (D). [8] Kerschen raised $18,060 for his campaign, while Keiter raised $7,098. [9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 93 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dan Kerschen (R)
|
6,438 | 66.5% | ||
| Joann Keiter (D) | 3,238 | 33.4% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Kerschen is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Kerschen raised a total of $108,992 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/6/2013.[10]
| Dan Kerschen's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State Senate, District 26 |  |
$77,317 | |
| 2010 | Kansas State House, District 93 | |
$13,615 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State House, District 93 | |
$18,060 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $108,992 | |||
2012
Kerschen won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Kerschen raised a total of $77,317.
| Kansas State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Kerschen's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kerschen, Daniel | $10,000 | |||
| Koch Industries | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas Star Casino | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,744 | |||
| Crossland Construction Co | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $77,317 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Kerschen won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Kerschen raised a total of $13,615.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Kerschen's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $500 | |||
| Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce | $500 | |||
| Koch Industries | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,615 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Kerschen won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Kerschen raised a total of $18,060.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Kerschen's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kerschen, Dan | $2,426 | |||
| Koch Chemical Technology Group | $500 | |||
| Koch Supply & Trading | $500 | |||
| Heart PAC | $500 | |||
| Kansas Contractors Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $18,060 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- Kansas Legislature - Dan Kerschen
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kerschen Biography
- ↑ Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official)," retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Kerschen, Dan," Accessed June 6, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dick Kelsey (R) |
Kansas State Senate District 26 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 93 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Joe Edwards (R) |
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