Ralph Ostmeyer
| Ralph Ostmeyer | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 40 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2001 – 2005 | ||
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ralph Ostmeyer is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 40 since 2005. Previously, he served Kansas House of Representatives from 2001 to 2005.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ostmeyer served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Federal and State Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Organization, Calendar and Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ostmeyer served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Rules and Regulations | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Energy and Environmental Policy | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Chair | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ostmeyer served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Administrative Rules and Regulations | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Issues
Sen. Ostmeyer does not have a website where he lists his issue positions.
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Ostmeyer includes:[1]
- An amendment to require the Senate's consent of Supreme Court justice appointments[2]
- An amendment to create a budget stabilization fund[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Ostmeyer won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 40. Ostmeyer defeated John E. Miller in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Allen Schmidt (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 40, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ralph Ostmeyer Incumbent |
66.5% | 21,443 | |
| Democratic | Allen Schmidt | 33.5% | 10,796 | |
| Total Votes | 32,239 | |||
| Kansas State Senate, District 40 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Ralph Ostmeyer Incumbent |
64.5% | 7,396 |
| John E. Miller | 35.5% | 4,078 |
| Total Votes | 11,474 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ostmeyer was re-elected to the 40th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate with no opposition. [7] He raised $21,899 for his campaign. [8]
| Kansas State Senate, District 40 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ralph Ostmeyer (R)
|
26,273 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Ostmeyer is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Ostmeyer raised a total of $183,257 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/7/2013.[9]
| Ralph Ostmeyer's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State Senate, District 40 |  |
$81,407 | |
| 2010 | Kansas State Senate, District 40 |  |
$-1,347 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State Senate, District 40 | |
$21,899 | |
| 2006 | Kansas State Senate, District 40 | |
$13,261 | |
| 2004 | Kansas State Senate, District 40 | |
$46,674 | |
| 2002 | Kansas State House, District 118 | |
$13,492 | |
| 2000 | Kansas State House, District 118 | |
$7,871 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $183,257 | |||
2012
Ostmeyer won re-election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Ostmeyer raised a total of $81,407.
| Kansas State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Ostmeyer's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Cmte | $6,450 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $2,244 | |||
| Kansas Livestock Association | $2,000 | |||
| Steven II, Rodney L | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $81,407 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Ostmeyer to the Kansas State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Ostmeyer raised a total of $-1,347.
| Kansas State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Ostmeyer's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| AT&T | $500 | |||
| Gaskill, Rl | $500 | |||
| Nelson, Terry | $500 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $500 | |||
| Anheuser-Busch | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $-1,347 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Ostmeyer won re-election to the Kansas State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Ostmeyer raised a total of $21,899.
| Kansas State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Ostmeyer's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Koch Industries | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $1,750 | |||
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,600 | |||
| Lewis, Dana C | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Cmte | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $21,899 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Ostmeyer to the Kansas State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Ostmeyer raised a total of $13,261.
| Kansas State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Ostmeyer's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $650 | |||
| Harrahs | $500 | |||
| Ash Grove Cement | $500 | |||
| Kansas Optometric Association | $500 | |||
| Rural Telephone Service | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $13,261 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Ostmeyer won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Ostmeyer raised a total of $46,674.
| Kansas State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Ostmeyer's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Ostmeyer, Ralph | $10,406 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $2,000 | |||
| Vess Enterprises | $1,000 | |||
| Bell Development | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Farm Bureau | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $46,674 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Ostmeyer won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Ostmeyer raised a total of $13,492.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Ostmeyer's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Ostmeyer, Ralph | $3,584 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Farm Bureau | $500 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $500 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $13,492 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Ostmeyer won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Ostmeyer raised a total of $7,871.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ralph Ostmeyer's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Ostmeyer, Ralph | $1,598 | |||
| Republican House Campaign Central Cmte | $1,286 | |||
| Kansas Farm Bureau | $500 | |||
| Kansans For Republican Leadership | $350 | |||
| Kansas Bankers Association | $300 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $7,871 | |||
| 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."[10] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Ralph Ostmeyer received a rating of 31% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[11]
Personal
Ostmeyer has a wife, Kay.[12]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Ralph + Ostmeyer + Kansas + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Ralph Ostmeyer News Feed
- Senator Ostmeyer: We tackled some Big Issues this Session - hays Post
- Some legislators giving up overtime pay - Topeka Capital Journal
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External links
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- State Surge Profile
References
- ↑ Legislation
- ↑ Bill 1612
- ↑ Bill 1614
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Ostmeyer, Ralph," Accessed June 7, 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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