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Julia Lynn
| Julia Lynn | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Healthcare | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Julia Lynn is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 9 since 2007.
Lynn has worked in the healthcare industry in marketing and public relations for 25 years. She attended Kansas University, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lynn served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Chair | ||||
| • Utilities | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lynn served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Arts and Cultural Resources | ||||
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
| • Children's Issues, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Commerce, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lynn served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Assessment and Taxation, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Children's Issues, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Arts and Cultural Resources | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Issues
Sen. Lynn recently co-sponsored a resolution encouraging the funding of a U.S. Airborne Laser defense program[2]. She also co-sponsored resolutions regarding states' rights[3] and selection of justices of the supreme court[4]. In 2008, she co-sponsored a bill to repeal part of the constitution relating to the franchise tax[5].
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Lynn won re-election in 2012. She was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Merlin D. Ring in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Kansas State Senate, District 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Merlin D. Ring |
63.8% | 19,346 | |
| Democratic | Julia Lynn Incumbent | 36.2% | 10,957 | |
| Total Votes | 30,303 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lynn was re-elected to the 9th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Ron Wimmer (D).[9] Lynn raised $198,770 for her campaign, while Wimmer raised $152,424.[10]
| Kansas State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Julia Lynn (R)
|
21,569 | 54.9% | ||
| Ron Wimmer (D) | 17,688 | 45.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Lynn collected $198,770 in donations.[11]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $27,700 |
| Lynn, Jeff and Julia | $15,000 |
| Kansas Republican Party | $6,700 |
| Deffenbaugh Industries | $2,000 |
Scorecards
Kansas Economic Freedom Index
The Kansas Economic Freedom Index is a project of Bob Weeks, creator of the blog Voice For Liberty in Wichita. The purpose of the Index "is to identify Kansas legislators who vote in favor of economic freedom — and those who don’t."[12] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Julia Lynn received a rating of 86% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[13]
Personal
Lynn and husband Jeff have two children.[1]
Recent news
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Julia Lynn News Feed
- Kansas Senate approves $202 million bond bill for biodefense lab - Kansas City Star
- Senate gives NBAF bonding go-ahead - Topeka Capital Journal
- Kansas legislators prepare for compromise on sales tax increase - Kansas First News
- Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Signs HB 2253, the Pro-Life Protections Act! - National Right to Life News
- Deal on taxes and spending in Kansas could be near - Kansas City Star
- Kansas Law Lets Teachers Choose Political Donations - Budget & Tax News
- Kan. Senate approves $202M NBAF bond bill - Emporia Gazette
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "senatorjulialynn," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ SR 1859, Kansas Legislature
- ↑ SR 1615
- ↑ SR 1612
- ↑ SB 50
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ District 9 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Julia Lynn 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "Homepage," accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index," May 18, 2010
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| Preceded by Kay O'Connor |
Kansas State Senate District 9 2007–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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