Raymond Merrick
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| Raymond Merrick | |
| Kansas House of Representatives District 27 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2000 | |
| Current term ends 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business owner |
| Website | Raymond Merrick |
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He has previously served as Speaker Pro Tempore from 2004-2006, and as Assistant Majority Leader from 2002-2004.
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]
Policy Positions
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 has 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]
Committee assignments
- Calendar and Printing Committee, House of Representatives (Chair)
- Interstate Cooperation Committee, House of Representatives (Vice-Chair)
- Legislative Budget Committee, House of Representatives (Vice-Chair)
Elections
2010
Merrick is running for re-election to the 27th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the GOP primary. The general election takes 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). [5] Merrick raised $84,742 for his campaign, while Ansley raised $14,593. [6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| | 10,855 | 68.1% | ||
| Becky Ansley (D) | 5,084 | 31.8% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Merrick collected $84,742 in donations.[7]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Association of Insurance Agents | $1,000 |
| Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City | $1,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| Cerner Corp. | $1,000 |
Contact information
Capitol Office Room: 384-W Phone: 785-296-7662 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 785-296-7662 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 785-296-7662 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: ray.merrick@house.ks.gov
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
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 27 2000–present | Succeeded by NA |
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