Melvin Neufeld
Melvin Newfeld was a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 115th District. He first served from 1985-88, and served again from 1991-2011.
Policy Positions
Neufeld 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
Has not sponsored any major legislation.[2]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Neufeld served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, House of Representatives
- Federal and State Affairs Committee, House of Representatives (Chair)
- Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight Committee, House of Representatives
Elections
2010
In the August 3rd primary election, Neufeld was defeated by Republican primary opponent Garrett Love. Neufeld, who lost by a margin of 2,079-1,042, was seeking his 12th term.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Neufeld was re-elected to the 115th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition.[4] He raised $93,185 for his campaign.[5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 115 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Melvin Neufeld (R)
|
6,250 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: 161-W
Phone: 785-296-7686
Email: melvin.neufeld@house.ks.gov
External links
- Kansas Legislature - Melvin Neufeld (dead link)
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 1998, 2004, 2008
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 115 1991–2011 |
Succeeded by Garrett Love (R) |
