John Rubin
| John Rubin | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Boston College (1970) | |
| J.D. | Washington University (1973) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Corps of Engineers | |
| Years of service | 1977 – 1979 | |
| Service branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1973 – 1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 23, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Rubin's career began in the military, where he served a three year active duty tour as a JAG Corps officer with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. After his service in the military, he worked as an attorney/advisor specializing in contract and procurement law for the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. He was then promoted to the position of labor lawyer and senior litigator for the Kansas City Region of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. John then rose to a position as a banking law specialist and senior litigator for the Kansas City Region of the FDIC. There, he prosecuted financial institutions and their officers. Due to his strong record of Federal service, John was appointed in October 1994 by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services as a United States Administrative Law Judge. He served in that capacity for ten years until his retirement in 2004.
Rubin graduated magna cum laude from Boston College in 1970. He earned his JD from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1973.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Rubin's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Promote a Vibrant and Competitive Economy
- Excerpt:"Advocate a pro-business fiscal policy to spur economic development"
Rein in State Spending and Limit the Size of Government
- Excerpt:"Implement zero-based budgeting to ensure justification, accountability and transparency"
Support Quality Public Education
- Excerpt:"Establish and maintain local control of school districts budgeting, receipts, and expenditures "
Enforce the Rule of Law
- Excerpt:"Eliminate Kansas taxpayer funding of any non-emergency benefits or services for illegal immigrants "
Maintain and Strengthen Traditional Kansas Values
- Excerpt:"Enact pro-life legislation and policies "
Presidential preference
2012
John Rubin endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rubin served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Journal | ||||
| • Pensions and Benefits | ||||
2011-2012
Rubin served on the following committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Arts and Cultural Resources | ||||
| • Children and Families | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Journal | ||||
Elections
2012
Rubin won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 18. Rubin defeated Neal Sawyer in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Milack Talia (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 18, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Rubin Incumbent |
53.7% | 6,057 | |
| Democratic | Milack Talia | 46.3% | 5,215 | |
| Total Votes | 11,272 | |||
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
John Rubin Incumbent |
66.8% | 1,797 |
| Neal Sawyer | 33.2% | 892 |
| Total Votes | 2,689 | |
2010
Rubin defeated incumbent Cindy Neighbor (D) in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 18 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Rubin (R)
|
4,948 | |||
| Cindy Neighbor (D) | 3,432 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Rubin is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Rubin raised a total of $112,901 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/12/2013.[7]
| John Rubin's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State House, District 18 |  |
$48,519 | |
| 2010 | Kansas State House, District 18 | |
$34,365 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State House, District 18 |  |
$30,017 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $112,901 | |||
2012
Rubin won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Rubin raised a total of $48,519.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Rubin's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,393 | |||
| Egan, Michael T | $1,000 | |||
| Caseys General Stores | $1,000 | |||
| Hodgdon, Anne | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $48,519 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Rubin won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Rubin raised a total of $34,365.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Rubin's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Rubin, John | $10,000 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 | |||
| Koch Industries | $1,000 | |||
| Egan, Michael | $700 | |||
| Aucoin, Carlette | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,365 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Rubin lost the election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Rubin raised a total of $30,017.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Rubin's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Rubin, John | $10,000 | |||
| Johnson County Republican Central Cmte | $1,750 | |||
| Strahm Automation & Mailing | $1,300 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Association of Insurance Agents | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $30,017 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Rubin and his wife Roberta have two children.
Recent news
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John Rubin News Feed
- Irish Anti-Choicers Furious That Women May Live - Raw Story
- Corrections officials in Kansas face at least $5.6 million in cutbacks - Kansas City Star
- Sexual Harassment Is A Grassroots Political Movement - Raw Story
- House rejects another tax increase, negotiations to continue - The Kansas City Kansan
- Just Change The Damn Football Team's Name Already - Raw Story
- Session concludes but debates on budget and tax issues likely haven't - KHI News Service
- Legislature narrowly passes budget bill with GOP support - Topeka Capital Journal
- This Day, May 24, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin - Cleveland Jewish News (blog)
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External links
- Official House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "johnrubin," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Newt Gingrich Announces Support of Conservative Kansas State Legislators," February 15, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Rubin, John," Accessed June 12, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cindy Neighbor (D) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 18 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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