Deena Horst
| Deena Horst | |
| Kansas House of Representatives District 69 | |
| Former representative | |
| Term in office began 1995 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Teacher |
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Horst currently serves as Precinct Committee Woman for the Salina County Republican Party, and has previously worked as secretary for the Salina County Republican Party Central Committee.
A teacher by trade, she has been an Art Teacher/Department Chair with Unified School District 305, South Middle School, Salina, Kansas since 1968. Horst has a BSE from Kansas State Teachers College, an MA from Emporia State University, and is currently working towards her EDD at Kansas State University.[1]
Policy Positions
Horst's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available.
In the test she lists her legislative priorities:
1) Ensuring that leading every classroom is a highly, qualified teacher who has the support and materials needed to be highly effective; 2) Making certain that all Kansans who truly need assistance in accessing health care and other services, receive it; 3) Requiring each energy utility in Kansas to develop a realistic, affordable balance between renewable and non-renewable energy sources; and 4) Encouraging economic development through establishing a business climate which is competitive with surrounding states.
Sponsored legislation
- H 2150 Property taxation; 2% limit on valuation increases. 02/27/2009
- H 2228 Private postsecondary institutions eligibility for the Kansas comprehensive grant program. 02/04/2009[2]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Horst served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, House of Representatives (Vice-Chair)
- Higher Education Committee, House of Representatives
- Elections Committee, House of Representatives
- Aging and Long Term Care Committee, House of Representatives
- Arts and Cultural Resources Joint Committee, State Legislature (Chair)
Elections
2010
In the August 3rd primary election, Horst was defeated by Republican primary opponent Tom Arpke by a margin of 1,205 to 898. Horst was seeking her ninth term.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Horst was re-elected to the 69th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Rebekah Gaston (D) and Mike Trow (L). [4] Horst raised $21,585 for her campaign, while Gaston raised $11,742 and Horst raised $500. [5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 69 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Deena Horst (R)
|
4,026 | 52.9% | ||
| Rebekah Gaston (D) | 3,072 | 40.4% | ||
| Mike Trow (L) | 502 | 6.6% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Horst collected $21,585 in donations.[6]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saline County Republican Central Committee | $1,205 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $900 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $750 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $750 |
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: 122-W
Phone: 785-296-7501
Email: deena.horst@house.ks.gov
External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Deena Horst
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 1998,2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 69 1995–2011 |
Succeeded by Tom Arpke (R) |
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