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Robert Grant
| Robert Grant | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/28/1948 | |
| Place of birth | Clovis, New Mexico | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Prior to becoming a representative, Grant served as mayor of Cherokee for 16 years. Long active in the community, he has been involved with the American Legion, West Mineral Eagles and Pittsburg Elks Lodge #412 and currently with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Cherokee Gun Club.[1]
Policy Positions
Grant 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]
Sponsored legislation
Grant does not have any major sponsored legislation.
Co-sponsored:
- HB2163 - Administrative Procedure Act, Aliens, Attorney General, Contractors, Contracts, Employer And Employees[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Grant served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation and Public Safety Budget | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grant served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Special Claims Against the State | ||||
| • State Building Construction | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Grant served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Special Claims Against the State Joint | ||||
| • State Building Construction Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Grant won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 2. Grant ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Jeff Locke (R) and Lawrence E. Monaghan (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert Grant Incumbent |
53.7% | 5,320 | |
| Republican | Jeff Locke | 43.4% | 4,295 | |
| Libertarian | Lawrence E. Monaghan | 2.9% | 285 | |
| Total Votes | 9,900 | |||
2010
Grant won re-election to the 2nd District seat against Jeffrey Locke (R) and Larry Monaghan (D). Grant had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 2 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Grant (D)
|
3,557 | |||
| Jeffrey Locke (R) | 2,826 | |||
| Larry Monaghan (L) | 170 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Grant was re-elected to the 2nd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Jeffrey Grant Locke (R) and Shirley Roy (L). [8] Grant raised $58,494 for his campaign, while Locke raised $4,258 and Roy raised $0.[9]
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Grant (D)
|
6,058 | 62.4% | ||
| Jeffrey Grant Locke (R) | 3,336 | 34.3% | ||
| Shirley Roy (L) | 311 | 3.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Grant received $47,749 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[10]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Grant's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 |
| Beachner Construction | $1,000 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $47,749 |
2008
In 2008 Grant collected $58,494 for his campaign.[11]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Midwest Minerals | $1,000 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 |
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $1,000 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $800 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $800 |
Personal
Grant is married to his wife Lynn. They have a daughter and two grandchildren.
Contact information
Capitol Office:
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7650
Email: bob.grant@house.ks.gov
Recent news
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Robert Grant News Feed
- Rep. Bob Grant announces retirement - Pittsburg Morning Sun
- Detroit school reform agency embellished bid to get $35M in funds - The Detroit News
- Budget chairmen swing for staff raise, golf tournaments - Topeka Capital Journal
- Sebelius Defends another Administration Misstep - The Fiscal Times
- There Was a Time When Ending Hunger Was a National Goal for Republicans ... - New York Times
- Louisiana Senators Defer Vote on Pro-Gun Bill Over Constitution Concerns - Opposing Views
- This Day, May 24, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin - Cleveland Jewish News (blog)
- LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS ARE BEING REPLACED, STRIPPED OF POWER - NewsWithViews.com
- Ark. treasurer accused of taking cash from broker - Kansas.com
- This Day, May 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin - Cleveland Jewish News (blog)
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External links
- Kansas Legislature - Robert Grant
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2000,2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Kansas Democratic Party - Rep. Bob Grant
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Grant Issue Positions
- ↑ State Surge HB2163 - Kansas
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official)," retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 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
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