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Thomas Sloan
| Thomas Sloan | ||
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| Kansas House of Representatives District 45 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.66/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Kansas State Senate | ||
| 1983 – 1985, 1986 – 1989 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Syracuse University (1968) | |
| Master's | Michigan State University (1969) | |
| Ph.D. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1975) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 5, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Huntington, New York | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Sloan has worked as Executive Director of Western Resources, an assistant professor at Kansas State University, Government Affairs Representative for the Getty Oil Company, and associate executive director of the Kansas State Nurses Association.[1]
He received his BA from Syracuse University, MA from Michigan State University, and PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Policy Positions
Sloan's website lists his legislative priorities as education, health care, energy, and water.[2]
His answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
- H 2242 State long-term care ombudsman; expanding the authority of the state long-term care ombudsman to advocate for otherwise qualified individuals not in long-term care facilities. 02/11/2009
- H 5014 Expanded rail service; Kansas City to Fort Worth, Texas; congratulating Kansas Department of Transportation and others; urging action. 03/17/2009[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sloan served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Vision 2020, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sloan served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget | ||||
| • Energy and Environmental Policy | ||||
| • Energy and Utilities | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Vision 2020, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sloan served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Vision 2020, Chair | ||||
| • Energy and Utilities | ||||
| • Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight | ||||
| • Energy and Environmental Policy Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Sloan won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 45. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
2010
Sloan won re-election to the 45th District seat against Linda Robinson (D). Sloan had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Thomas Sloan (R)
|
5,980 | |||
| Linda Robinson (D) | 4,711 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sloan was re-elected to the 45th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating John C. Wilson (D). [7] Sloan raised $44,379 for his campaign, while Wilson raised $35,438. [8]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 45 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Sloan (R)
|
8,147 | 52.7% | ||
| John C. Wilson (D) | 7,303 | 47.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Sloan received $45,848 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[9]
| Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Sloan's campaign in 2010 | |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Heavy Constructors Association | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $45,848 |
2008
In 2008 Sloan collected $44,379 in donations.[10]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansans for Lifesaving Cures | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7654
Email: tom.sloan@house.ks.gov
Recent news
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- Attempt to revive fire districts bill fails - Lawrence Journal World
- Lichtenstein: Nets' Coaching Search Reeks Of Unintentional Comedy - CBS Local
- Forty-plus CCCHS seniors honored - Clay Center Dispatch
- Charges dropped against ricin suspect, BAUCUS: IM COMING HOME, A boon ... - Politico (blog)
- Penguin Rep Theatre Gets Set to Kick Off its 36th Season - Patch.com
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External links
- Tom Sloan's Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Thomas Sloan
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 1996,1998,2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thomas Sloan Biography
- ↑ Rep. Tom Sloan - Issues
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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