Ray Merrick
| Ray Merrick | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Kansas State House | ||
| 2006 – 2008 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2000 – 2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Washburn University (1965) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 18, 1939 | |
| Place of birth | Smith, Alberta, Canada | |
| Profession | Owner, MJM Managment | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Merrick is a Republican representative-elect of the Kansas House of Representatives. He did not chose to run for a full term in the Senate.
Merrick is the owner of MJM Management and has served as Senior Vice President/General Manager for both the Myron Green Cafeterias Company and Treat America.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Merrick served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair | ||||
| • Calendar and Printing, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Merrick served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance | ||||
| • Utilities | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Merrick served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Printing, Chair | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget, Vice-chair | ||||
Issues
Merrick's website lists some of his major goals as "tougher restrictions on sexual predators," "protecting Blue Valley and Olathe school districts," and "advocating responsible government and protecting our tax dollars."[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
Has not sponsored any major legislation.[4]
Presidential preference
2012
Ray Merrick endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [5]
Elections
2012
Merrick won election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 27. Merrick ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
2010
Merrick ran for re-election to the 27th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Merrick was re-elected to the 27th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Becky Ansley (D). [9] Merrick raised $84,742 for his campaign, while Ansley raised $14,593. [10]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Raymond Merrick (R)
|
10,855 | 68.1% | ||
| Becky Ansley (D) | 5,084 | 31.8% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Merrick is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Merrick raised a total of $378,653 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/12/2013.[11]
| Ray Merrick's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State House, District 27 |  |
$76,187 | |
| 2010 | Kansas State House, District 27 | |
$70,348 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State House, District 27 | |
$84,742 | |
| 2006 | Kansas State House, District 27 | |
$68,156 | |
| 2004 | Kansas State House, District 27 | |
$28,345 | |
| 2002 | Kansas State House, District 27 | |
$34,400 | |
| 2000 | Kansas State House, District 27 | |
$16,475 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $378,653 | |||
2012
Merrick won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Merrick raised a total of $76,187.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Merrick's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| AT&T | $1,250 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,078 | |||
| Kansas State Farm Insurance Agents | $1,000 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $1,000 | |||
| Nextera Energy Resources | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $76,187 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Merrick won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Merrick raised a total of $70,348.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Merrick's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Johnson County Republican Central Cmte | $30,000 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Exxonmobil | $1,000 | |||
| Oneok Inc | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $70,348 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Merrick won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Merrick raised a total of $84,742.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Merrick's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| D J Christie Inc | $1,000 | |||
| Monsanto | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Association of Insurance Agents | $1,000 | |||
| Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $84,742 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Merrick won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Merrick raised a total of $68,156.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Merrick's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Merrick, Ray | $2,500 | |||
| Kansas City Power & Light | $1,000 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Dental Association | $1,000 | |||
| Associated General Contractors of Kansas City | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $68,156 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Merrick won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Merrick raised a total of $28,345.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Merrick's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 | |||
| Koch Industries | $800 | |||
| Kansas Health Care Association | $750 | |||
| Kansas City Power & Light | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $28,345 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Merrick won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Merrick raised a total of $34,400.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Merrick's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Merrick, Ray | $5,000 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas City Power & Light | $1,000 | |||
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | $900 | |||
| Sprint | $700 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $34,400 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Merrick won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Merrick raised a total of $16,475.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Merrick's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Merrick, Ray | $1,240 | |||
| Kansas Trial Lawyers Association | $600 | |||
| Consumer Credit Lenders PAC of Kansas | $500 | |||
| Christie, Michael | $500 | |||
| Hanchan, Lloyd & Nancy | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $16,475 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Ray Merrick News Feed
- Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders - Kansas City Star
- Kansas colleges and universities learn to cope with budget cuts - Kansas City Star
- Brownback Signs 2-Year Budget - KMUW
- Kansas House lays smackdown on Senate proposal - Kansas Watchdog
- Brownback signs two-year budget, with exceptions - GardnerEDGE
- Kansas tax negotiators agree on 6 percent sales tax - Kansas.com
- Controversial tax bill signed into law - KHI News Service
- Kansas Legislature finally passes tax plan - The Olathenews
- Kansas House OKs budget of $14.3 billion that includes 1.5 percent cut for ... - Kansas.com
- Legislature narrowly passes budget bill with GOP support - Topeka Capital Journal
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External links
- Ray Merrick's Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Raymond Merrick
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Raymond Merrick Biography
- ↑ Ray Merrick Official Website - Homepage
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Merrick Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Newt Gingrich Announces Support of Conservative Kansas State Legislators," February 15, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (unofficial)," retrieved June 19, 2012.
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Merrick, Ray," Accessed June 12, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Charlotte O'Hara (R) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 27 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 7 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Pat Apple (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 27 2000–2011 |
Succeeded by NA |
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