Julie Menghini
| Julie Menghini | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 14, 2013 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives District 3 | ||
| 2005-2011 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Pittsburg, Kansas | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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In addition, Menghini serves as a board member of Elm Acres Youth and Family Services, and a member of the PTO, Business Education Alliance committee for the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and USD 250. She also serves on the board of directors for the Alliance for Technology Commercialization.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Menghini's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
On Economic Opportunities and Growth
- Excerpt:"Encourage job creation and economic development. As the recession starts to turn around we need to continue on a path toward prosperity and ensure job and business opportunities for all Kansans."
For The Best Public Schools in the Nation
- Excerpt:"Ensure that our excellent public schools receive adequate funding and that our children continue to receive the knowledge and tools necessary to become active, productive citizens of the 21st century."
On Cheap Energy and a Clean Environment
- Excerpt:"Kansas is the second windiest state in the country. We need to harness that potential to produce clean energy, which in turn will create new jobs."
For A Better Health Care System for Everyone
- Excerpt:"Find ways to reduce the cost of health care to make it more accessible and affordable for all Kansans, while paying special attention to the needs of our seniors and our children."
On Keeping Our Moral Covenant
- Excerpt:"Defend the most vulnerable of our population by funding necessary social services that are vital to so many disabled Kansans and ensure they receive the care, treatment, and dignity they deserve."
Policy Positions
Menghini refused to take Project Vote Smart's 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?"[2]
Sponsored legislation
Menghini has not sponsored any major legislation.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Menghini served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Personal
She has been married to her husband Henry for 21 years. They have three children - Aria, Connor, and Dante.[4]
Elections
2012
Menghini won election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 3. Menghini ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Michelle Hucke (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7][8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Julie Menghini |
53.8% | 4,412 | |
| Republican | Michelle Hucke | 46.2% | 3,795 | |
| Total Votes | 8,207 | |||
2010
Menghini lost her bid for re-election to the 3rd District seat against Terry Calloway (R). Menghini had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Menghini was re-elected to the 3rd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Thomas A. Price (R). [10] Menghini raised $39,819 for her campaign, while Price raised $2,345. [11]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Julie Menghini (D)
|
5,468 | 72.2% | ||
| Thomas A. Price (R) | 2,099 | 27.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year. In 2008 Menghini collected $39,819 in donations.[12]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $1,250 |
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Menghini and her husband Henry have three children.[13]
External links
- Rep. Menghini's website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "juliemenghini," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Menghini Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Campaign Home of Julie Menghini About Julie
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official)," retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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Succeeded by Terry Calloway (R) |
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