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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Raymond Merrick is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 27th district. Serving since January 6, 2000, Merrick is the current Majority Leader.

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]

Issue 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.

Committee membership

Sponsored legislation

Has not sponsored any major legislation.[4]

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Merrick's 2008 campaign were all professional organizations and corporations:[5]

  • 1. Home Builders Assoc of Greater Kansas City $1,000
  • 2. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $1,000
  • 3. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
  • 4. Cerner Corp $1,000
  • 5. Novartis Pharmaceuticals $1,000

Contact information

Capitol Office Room: 384-W Phone: 785-296-7662 Email: ray.merrick@house.ks.gov

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