Jana Taylor Goodman
| Jana Taylor Goodman | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas State University (1973) | |
| Master's | University of Southern California (1975), Kansas State University (1982) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 7, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Gorman, Texas | |
| Religion | LDS | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jana Taylor Goodman (b. March 7, 1951) is a former Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 41 from 2011 to 2013.
Goodman is a full time wife, mother and grandmother. She is currently a substitute teacher for the Leavenworth School District. From 2003-2005, Jana was a GED and ESL Instructor at Leavenworth Federal Detention Center. From 2001-2003, Jana taught Algebra and Geometry at Lansing High School. She also served as the Radiology Development and Support Team Leader for the Cerner Corporation from 1992-2000, and as a US Army Community Computer Manager from 1989-1991 in Goeppingen, Germany.
Goodman received her Bachelor of Science in Math in 1973 from Kansas State University. She earned her MSEd in 1975 from the University of Southern California, a Master of Science in Computer Science in 1982 from Kansas State University and a Teaching Certificate in Secondary Math from St. Mary University, Leavenworth, Kansas 2001. She is also in the process of completing a third masters degree in Math, from MS in Math, from Emporia State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Goodman served on the following committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- Education Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Social Services Budget Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Goodman ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 41. Goodman defeated Mark Presinger in the August 7 Republican primary and was defeated by District 40 incumbent Melanie Meier (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Melanie Meier Incumbent |
55.2% | 3,427 | |
| Republican | Jana Goodman Incumbent | 44.8% | 2,778 | |
| Total Votes | 6,205 | |||
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 41 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Jana Goodman Incumbent |
54.8% | 666 |
| Mark Presinger | 45.2% | 550 |
| Total Votes | 1,216 | |
2010
Goodman defeated Nancy Bauder (D) in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 41 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jana Taylor Goodman (R)
|
2,056 | |||
| Nancy Bauder (D) | 1,693 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Goodman raised $31,089 in contributions. [4]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Goodman, Jon & Jana | $20,000 |
| Kansas Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 |
Personal
Goodman and her husband Jon R. have three children.
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Official legislature website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Marti Crow (D) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 41 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by Melanie Meier (D) |
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