Larry Powell
| Larry Powell | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 14, 2013 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives District 117 | ||
| 2001-2013 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Rancher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Taxation | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chair | ||||
Issues
Powell 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?"[1]
Sponsored legislation
- H 2206 Amendments to late term and partial birth abortion law. 03/05/2009[2]
Presidential preference
2012
Larry Powell endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Powell won election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 39. Powell defeated Stephen R. Morris in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 39 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Larry Powell |
51.9% | 5,106 |
| Stephen R. Morris Incumbent | 48.1% | 4,737 |
| Total Votes | 9,843 | |
2010
Powell won re-election to the 117th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the GOP primary.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Powell was re-elected to the 117th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [8] He raised $15,056 for his campaign. [9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 117 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Larry Powell (R)
|
5,147 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Powell received $15,263 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[10]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Larry Powell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 |
| Exon-Mobil Corp | $500 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,263 |
2008
In 2008 Powell collected $15,056 in donations.[11]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $750 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $500 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $500 |
Recent news
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Larry Powell News Feed
- Talks keep lawmakers in auto pilot - The Hutchinson News - Hutchinson News
- 92-year Manhattan Beach resident passes away - Beach Reporter
- House and Senate try to repair rift - Topeka Capital Journal
- Local officials oppose election fraud bill - The Garden City Telegram
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kansas Legislature - Larry Powell
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Powell Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ 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 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ 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 - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Morris (R) |
Kansas State Senate District 39 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 117 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by John L. Ewy (R) |
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- 2012 endorsement of Newt Gingrich for President
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