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Randy Garber
| Randy Garber | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 62 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Sabetha | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Navy | |
| Years of service | 1969-1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 2/27/51 | |
| Place of birth | Axtell, Kansas | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Garber is a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, and after his retirement he continued to teach about electronics and guns in Navy schools.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
Garber's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Taxes and the Economy
- Excerpt:"Aiding small business growth will produce more state revenue and ease the tax burden for everyone."
Human Life and the Family
- Excerpt:"I am pro-life and believe in the sanctity of every human life. Protecting family values is important in keeping our communities strong."
Education
- Excerpt:"Our schools need more local control and less government interference."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt:"I support the rights of law-abiding citizens to own guns without government regulation."
Pro-Agriculture
- Excerpt:"I supported legislation that reduces regulations on agriculture."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Garber served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Utilities and Telecommunications, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Social Services Budget | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
2011-2012
Garber served on the following committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Economic Development | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans, Military and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Vision 2020 | ||||
Elections
2012
Garber won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 62. Garber defeated Leslie Scoby in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Dennis R. Stones (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 62, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Randy Garber Incumbent |
63.2% | 6,244 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Stones | 36.8% | 3,635 | |
| Total Votes | 9,879 | |||
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 62 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Randy Garber Incumbent |
59.3% | 2,110 |
| Leslie Scoby | 40.7% | 1,447 |
| Total Votes | 3,557 | |
2010
Garber defeated incumbent Steve Lukert (D) in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 62 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Randy Garber (R)
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3,909 | |||
| Steve Lukert (D) | 3,353 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Garber raised $18,785 in contributions. [4]
He contributed the most money to his campaign, $5,829.
Personal
Garber and his wife Kay have five children.[1]
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External links
- Official campaign website
- House site
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Randy Garber on Facebook
- Randy Garber on Twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Steve Lukert (D) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 62 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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State of Kansas Topeka (capital) |
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