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Mitch Holmes
| Mitch Holmes | ||
 | ||
| Kansas State Senate District 33 | ||
| 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 114 | ||
| 2005-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Friends University (1989) | |
| Associate's | Hutchinson Community College (1984) | |
| Other | DePaul University (1995) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 28, 1962 | |
| Place of birth | Newton, Kansas | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Prior to his election to the House, Holmes worked as a computer programmer and analyst. He received his Certificate in Computer Programming from DePaul University, a BS in Human Resource Management from Friends University, and an AA in Music Education from Hutchinson Community College.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holmes served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Elections and Local Government, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Public Health and Welfare | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holmes served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Environmental Policy | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Pensions, Investments and Benefits, Chair | ||||
| • Special Claims Against the State | ||||
| • Veterans, Military and Homeland Security | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holmes served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
| • Local Government, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy and Environmental Policy Joint | ||||
| • Special Claims Against the State Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • State Building Construction Joint | ||||
Issues
Holmes' website lists his voting record as "100% on Economic Development bills, 100% on Tax Relief, Fought for Vocational weighting, Low-Enrollment weighting and Local Control for smaller schools, Supported the Marriage Amendment, Supported Concealed Carry."[2]
He 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?"[3]
His answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
- H 2150 Property taxation; 2% limit on valuation increases. 02/27/2009
- H 2252 Postsecondary technical * Education Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, funding. 02/25/2009[4]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Holmes won election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 33. Holmes defeated Ruth Teichman in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 33 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mitch Holmes |
53% | 7,635 |
| Ruth Teichman Incumbent | 47% | 6,762 |
| Total Votes | 14,397 | |
2010
Holmes won re-election to the 114th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the GOP primary. XLASTX defeated [[ ]] in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Holmes was re-elected to the 114th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [9] He raised $7,760 for his campaign. [10]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 114 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mitch Holmes (R)
|
7,601 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Holmes received $15,940 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[11]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mitch Holmes's campaign in 2010 | |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Kansas Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $500 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Kansas City | $500 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,940 |
2008
In 2008 Holmes collected $7,760 in donations.[12]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $500 |
| Sunflower Electric Power Corp. | $400 |
| Koch Industries | $300 |
| Agency Solutions Group | $250 |
Recent news
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Mitch Holmes News Feed
- Talks keep lawmakers in auto pilot - The Hutchinson News - Hutchinson News
- Bill eases land-use rules near historic sites - Kansas.com
- Tension bubble bursts in House, Senate negotiations - Topeka Capital Journal
- National advocate: Managed care can work for disabled - Topeka Capital Journal
- Kansas tax talks in hands of gov., top GOP leaders - Westport-News
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Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7667
Email: mitch.holmes@house.ks.gov
External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Mitch Holmes
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Mitch Holmes Biography
- ↑ Rep. Mitch Holmes, Voting Record
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Holmes Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by Ruth Teichman (R) |
Kansas State Senate District 33 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 114 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Jack Thimesch (R) |
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