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James Morrison
| James Morrison | |
| Kansas House of Representatives District 121 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began August 4, 1992 | |
| Term in office ended November 24, 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Optometrist/Broadcast Engineer |
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Morrison worked as on optometrist from 1967 to 2010, and as a broadcast engineer since 1973. He earned a BS and OD from the Southern College of Optometry.
He was a member of the Rotary Club, Fellow American Academy of Optometry, Kansas Optometric Association, and the Lions Club. [1]
Policy Positions
On his website Morrison said, "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people forms my founding beliefs." [2]
Morrison 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]
His answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
Morrison did not sponsor any major legislation.[4]
Committee assignments
- Health and Human Services Committee, House of Representatives
- Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight Committee, House of Representatives (Chair)
- Information Technology Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2010
Morrison won re-election to the 121st District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. In the August 3rd primary election, Morrison defeated Republican primary opponent Brenda McCants by a margin of 2,382 to 1,396. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Morrison was re-elected to the 121st District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [6] He raised $16,265 for his campaign. [7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 121 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 James Morrison (R)
|
8,116 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Morrison collected $16,265 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Morrison, Jim | $2,772 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $800 |
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $750 |
| Hospital Corp. of America | $650 |
External links
- Official website
- Kansas Legislature James Morrison
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 1996,1998,2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. James Morrison Biography
- ↑ Rep. Jim Morrison
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Morrison 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 121 1992–November 25, 2010 |
Succeeded by Rick Billinger |
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