Scott Schwab
| Scott Schwab | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 49 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-2006, 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 4 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Fort Hayes State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Great Bend, Kansas | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Schwab has worked as a marketing consultant, and has a BA from Fort Hayes State University.[1]
Issues
Schwab 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?"[2]
Sponsored legislation
- H 2039 Identification of defendant by unique DNA profile sufficient for reasonable certainty requirement of warrant. 03/04/2009
- H 2040 Giving the Kansas parole board the authority to defer subsequent parole hearings for up to 20 years for crimes involving two or more victims or a minor. 02/24/2009[3]
Presidential preference
2012
Scott Schwab endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwab served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elections, Chair | ||||
| • Taxation, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Utilities and Telecommunications | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwab served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging and Long Term Care | ||||
| • Commerce and Economic Development | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Elections, Chair | ||||
| • Taxation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwab served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elections, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Aging and Long Term Care | ||||
Elections
2012
Schwab won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 49. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Keith Mace (D) and John Wilson (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 49, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Schwab Incumbent |
57.1% | 5,111 | |
| Democratic | Keith Mace | 34.6% | 3,097 | |
| Libertarian | John Wilson | 8.3% | 742 | |
| Total Votes | 8,950 | |||
2010
Schwab won re-election to the 49th District seat against Keith Mace (D). Schwab had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 49 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Schwab (R)
|
5,353 | |||
| Keith Mace (D) | 2,212 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schwab was elected to the 49th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Kristi Boone (D). [8] Schwab raised $24,334 for his campaign, while Boone raised $5,289. [9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Scott Schwab (R)
|
7,084 | 58.5% | ||
| Kristi Boone (D) | 4,936 | 41.0% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Schwab is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Schwab raised a total of $147,715 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/14/2013.[10]
| Scott Schwab's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State House, District 49 |  |
$43,438 | |
| 2010 | Kansas State House, District 49 | |
$39,970 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State House, District 49 | |
$24,334 | |
| 2004 | Kansas State House, District 49 | |
$26,657 | |
| 2002 | Kansas State House, District 49 | |
$13,316 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $147,715 | |||
2012
Schwab won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Schwab raised a total of $43,438.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Schwab's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,500 | |||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Bankers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Centurylink | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $43,438 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Schwab won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Schwab raised a total of $39,970.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Schwab's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Kansas Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association | $1,000 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Bankers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $39,970 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Schwab won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Schwab raised a total of $24,334.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Schwab's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kansas Bankers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Koch Industries | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $900 | |||
| Kansas Medical Society | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $24,334 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Schwab won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Schwab raised a total of $26,657.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Schwab's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Schwab, Scott | $3,000 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $1,000 | |||
| Koch Industries | $900 | |||
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $750 | |||
| Kansas Dental Association | $550 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $26,657 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Schwab won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Schwab raised a total of $13,316.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Schwab's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Schwab, Scott | $2,554 | |||
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | $750 | |||
| Kansans for Life | $500 | |||
| Alongil, Issac | $500 | |||
| Kansas City Power & Light | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $13,316 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Schwab and his wife Michele have two children.[11]
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7655
Email: scott.schwab@house.ks.gov
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- Kobach: High court ruling won't block Kansas voter law - Winfield Daily Courier Online
- Kobach: Court ruling won't block Kan. voter law - Ct Post
- Kansas tax deal stalls again after vote in House - Kansas City Star
- Kansas lawmakers fail to expand Kris Kobach's power - Kansas City Star
- Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders - Kansas City Star
- Entertainment Amanda Bynes, Isla Fisher, Mariah Carey, Jerry Lewis - Kansas City Star
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Kansas Legislature - Scott Schwab
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2002, 2004, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Scott Schwab Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schwab 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 (official)," retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Schwab, Scott," Accessed June 14, 2013
- ↑ Biography from Project Vote Smart
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