Steve Lukert
| Steve Lukert | |
| Candidate for | |
| Kansas State Senate District 1 | |
| Party | Democratic |
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He was formerly a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 62nd district. He served from 2006-2011.
Lukert retired from teaching after 32 years, and has been a farmer for 40 years. He and wife Linda have five children and 10 grandchildren.[1]
Policy Positions
Lukert 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 2206 Amendments to late term and partial birth abortion law. 03/05/2009
- H 2245 Fair credit reporting act, credit freeze. 02/05/2009[3]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Lukert served on the following committees:
- Taxation Committee, House of Representatives
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, House of Representatives
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee, House of Representatives
- State-Tribal Relations Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Lukert ran for election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 1. Lukert ran unoppsoed in the August 7 Democratic primary and was defeated by Dennis Pyle (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dennis Pyle Incumbent |
50.7% | 15,378 | |
| Democratic | Steve Lukert | 49.3% | 14,982 | |
| Total Votes | 30,360 | |||
2010
Lukert lost his bid for re-election to the 62nd District seat against Randy Garber (R). Lukert had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lukert was re-elected to the 62nd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Roy Claycamp (R). [8] Lukert raised $34,811 for his campaign, while Claycamp raised $16,920. [9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 62 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Lukert (D)
|
5,538 | 57.0% | ||
| Roy Claycamp (R) | 4,167 | 42.9% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Lukert collected $34,811 in donations.[10]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| National Rifle Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7651
Email: steve.lukert@house.ks.gov
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External links
- Kansas Legislature - Steve Lukert
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- Steve Lukert on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Kansas House Democrats - Rep. Steve Lukert
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lukert Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official)," retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ ‘’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 - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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Succeeded by Randy Garber (R) |
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