Mary Pilcher-Cook
| Mary Pilcher-Cook | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 10 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| 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 | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2000 – 2002, 2004 - 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Avila College (1993) | |
| Associate's | Johnson County Community College | |
| Master's | Avila College (1997) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Software Engineers/Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Mary Pilcher-Cook is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 10 since 2009. She was a Representative on the Kansas House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002 and from 2004 to 2008
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pilcher-Cook served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health and Welfare, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
| • Organization, Calendar and Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pilcher-Cook served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legislative Post Audit, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Public Health and Welfare | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pilcher-Cook served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Public Health and Welfare | ||||
Issues
What Sen. Pilcher-Cook supports according to her website[1]
- Increased visibility and reporting of education funding. Use more local options for education funding.
- Limited government
- Fiscal discipline
- Lower taxes
- Encouraging immigration, but penalties for illegal immigration
- Pro-life
Some legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Pilcher-Cook:
- A resolution to protect the right of workers to hold private ballot union elections.[2]
- A resolution declaring states' rights[3]
- A bill regarding property taxes[4]
Presidential preference
2012
Mary Pilcher-Cook endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [5]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Pilcher-Cook won re-election in 2012. She defeated Tom Wertz in the Republican primary on August 7 and defeated Mark J. Greene in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Kansas State Senate, District 10, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mary Pilcher-Cook |
58.2% | 19,392 | |
| Democratic | Mark J. Greene Incumbent | 41.8% | 13,900 | |
| Total Votes | 33,292 | |||
| Kansas State Senate, District 10 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Mary Pilcher-Cook Incumbent |
64.3% | 4,514 |
| Tom Wertz | 35.7% | 2,509 |
| Total Votes | 7,023 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pilcher-Cook was elected to the 10th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Pete Roman (D).[9] Pilcher-Cook raised $98,984 for her campaign, while Roman raised $94,778.[10]
| Kansas State Senate, District 10 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mary Pilcher (R)
|
21,637 | 54.9% | ||
| Pete Roman (D) | 17,713 | 45.1% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Pilcher-Cook is available dating back to . Based on available campaign finance records, Pilcher-Cook raised a total of $216,323 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/3/2013.[11]
| Mary Pilcher-Cook's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State Senate, District 10 |  |
$105,969 | |
| 2010 | Kansas State Senate, District 10 |  |
$11,370 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State Senate, District 10 | |
$98,984 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $216,323 | |||
2012
Pilcher-Cook won re-election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Pilcher-Cook raised a total of $105,969.
| Kansas State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Pilcher-Cook's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kansas Replublican Senatorial Comm | $3,500 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $3,062 | |||
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Cmte | $2,950 | |||
| Kansas Physical Therapy Association | $2,000 | |||
| Egan, Donna R & Michael T | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $105,969 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Pilcher-Cook to the Kansas State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Pilcher-Cook raised a total of $11,370.
| Kansas State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Pilcher-Cook's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Lewis, John | $1,000 | |||
| Flamethrowers BBQ | $750 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $500 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $500 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $11,370 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Pilcher-Cook won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Pilcher-Cook raised a total of $98,984.
| Kansas State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Pilcher-Cook's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kansas Republican Party | $3,000 | |||
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $2,800 | |||
| Crabtree, Richard and Randi | $2,000 | |||
| Clark, Steve and Becky | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $98,984 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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
Mary Pilcher-Cook received a rating of 93% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index. Pilcher Cook's score of 93% was the highest of any senator.[13]
Personal
Pilcher-Cook and her husband Donald have five children.[14]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Mary + Pilcher-Cook + Kansas + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Mary Pilcher-Cook News Feed
- House narrowly defeats late Common Core challenge - Topeka Capital Journal
- Tax cut or not? The dispute simmers in Kansas - The Olathenews
- Suggested readings about the Common Core controversy, pro and con - Lawrence Journal World (blog)
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External links
- Official Website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Mary Pilcher-Cook Issues
- ↑ SR 1828, Kansas Legislature
- ↑ SR 1609, Kansas Legislature
- ↑ SB 197, Kansas Legislature
- ↑ Rick Santorum, "Kansas Conservative Leaders Unite Behind Rick Santorum," March 9, 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
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ District 10 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Pilcher-Cook, Mary," Accessed June 3, 2013
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "Homepage," accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index," May 18, 2010
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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Kansas State Senate District 10 2009–present |
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