Richard Proehl
| Richard Proehl | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 21, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kansas State University (1967) | |
| Master's | Kansas State University (1972) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1967-1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 6, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Emporia, Kansas | |
| Profession | Banker | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Proehl received his bachelors and masters degrees from Kansas State University and has worked in the banking industry for 35 years.
He has been active with a number of community organizations, including the Parsons Chamber of Commerce, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club, Red Cross, and the American Legion.[1]
Policy Positions
Proehl refused to take Project Vote Smart's 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?"[2]
Proehl's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
Has not sponsored any major legislation.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Proehl served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Pensions and Benefits | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Proehl served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Utilities | ||||
| • Financial Institutions, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Pensions, Investments and Benefits | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Proehl served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Institutions, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy and Utilities | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Proehl won election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 7. Proehl defeated Brian Kinzie in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Dean Knewtson (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 7, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Richard Proehl Incumbent |
69% | 5,782 | |
| Democratic | Dean Knewtson | 31% | 2,595 | |
| Total Votes | 8,377 | |||
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Richard J. Proehl Incumbent |
53.1% | 1,572 |
| Brian Kinzie | 46.9% | 1,387 |
| Total Votes | 2,959 | |
2010
Proehl won re-election to the 7th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Proehl was re-elected to the 7th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [7] He raised $16,468 for his campaign. [8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Proehl (R)
|
6,899 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Proehl received $17,850 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[9]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Richard Proehl's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Oneok Inc | $750 |
| Kansans For Lifesaving Cures | $500 |
| Centurylink | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,850 |
2008
In 2008 Proehl collected $16,468 in donations.[10]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $750 |
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $750 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $600 |
Personal
Proehl and his wife Linda have two children.[11]
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7639
Email: richard.proehl@house.ks.gov
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External links
- Kansas Legislature - Richard Proehl
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Richard Proehl Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Proehl Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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