Tobias Schlingensiepen
| Tobias Schlingensiepen | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Kansas, District 2 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kansas (1986) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Pastor | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Schlingensiepen lost to Republican incumbent Lynn Jenkins on November 6, 2012.[2]
Biography
Schlingensiepen grew up in Topeka, Kansas.[3] His first political experiences were stuffing envelopes for 2nd District Congresswoman Martha Keys and Gov. John Carlin. He earned a BA from the University of Kansas(Class of ’86). After attending seminary, he returned to Topeka to live and work.[4]
Career
He works as a pastor at First Congregational Church, as a community leader, and as a chaplain with the Topeka Police Department.[3]
Elections
2012
Schlingensiepen ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Kansas' 2nd District. Schlingensiepen won the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[5] The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run is June 11, 2012. The date was originally set for June 1, but a delay in the redistricting process caused the state to push back the filing deadline.[6]. The primary elections were held on August 7, 2012. He was defeated by Lynn Jenkins in the general election on November 6, 2012.
General election
| U.S. House, Kansas, District 2 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tobias Schlingensiepen | 38.7% | 113,735 | |
| Republican |  Lynn Jenkins Incumbent |
57% | 167,463 | |
| Libertarian | Dennis Hawver | 4.3% | 12,520 | |
| Total Votes | 293,718 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
Primary Election
The primary took place on August 7.[7]
Democratic Primary
| Kansas' 2nd Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tobias Schlingensiepen |
39.5% | 11,747 |
| Robert Eye | 34.8% | 10,353 |
| Scott Bamhart | 25.7% | 7,627 |
| Total Votes | 29,727 | |
Media
Below is a speech that Schlingensiepen gave at a monthly meeting of Douglas County Democrats on June 16th 2012.
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Campaign themes
- Solutions Instead of Politics
Excerpt: "These days Congress spends so much time playing politics that the people are being overlooked. Getting reelected and promoting your political party should never come before the interests of your district. We need leaders focused on solving problems – not winning elections."[9]
- Education
Excerpt: "We must invest in education if we’re going to grow our economy and compete in a world marketplace. I will protect education funding and work to make certain the state receives the support it needs. I oppose the No Child Left Behind law and applaud Kansas for seeking a waiver."[10]
- Jobs
Excerpt: "I support responsible, measured investments with clear goals in infrastructure and research. Such investments create good jobs, foster innovation and build the economy of the future."[11]
- Responsible
Excerpt: "I can’t balance the federal budget all by myself, but I can promise that I will follow four basic principles as I do everything I can to restore this nation to fiscal health. When considering any bill affecting the budget, I will (1) protect your wallet, (2) seek fair tax policies, (3) protect the elderly and vulnerable, and (4) maintain the functions we rely on."[12]
Campaign donors
2012
Drummond lost election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Drummond's campaign committee raised a total of $709 and spent $628.[13]
| U.S. House, Kansas, District 2, 2012 - Tobias Schlingensiepen Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $215,357 |
| Total Spent | $215,357 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $1,948,903 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $1,492,090 |
| Top contributors to Tobias Schlingensiepen's campaign committee | |
| University of Kansas | $4,650 |
| Security Benefit Corp | $3,500 |
| Colbia Pacific Heritage Museum | $2,938 |
| Pratt Regional Medical Center | $2,500 |
| Rutschmann Disability Services | $2,500 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Retired | $56,300 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $11,850 |
| Health Professionals | $10,700 |
| Education | $7,900 |
| Democratic/Liberal | $4,795 |
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- About 100 people rally against policies of Brownback and legislative majority - The Kansas City Kansan
- Topeka Honors The City's Two Fallen Officers At Statehouse - WIBW - WIBW
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Personal
Schlingensiepen and his wife Abigail have eight children, ages 10 to 31.[3]
External links
References
- ↑ AP Results "U.S. House in Kansas Results" Accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Kansas"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tobias for Congress "About Tobias" Accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ http://www.tobiasforcongress.com/about/about-tobias/
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ [http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/fe2012/2012pdates.pdf fec.gov - 2012 Primary Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," Accessed September 4, 2012
- ↑ YouTube channel
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen "Politics," October 11, 2012
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen "Jobs," October 11, 2012
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen "Jobs," October 11, 2012
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen "Responsibilities," October 11, 2012
- ↑ OpenSecrets "2012 Election" Accessed March 23, 2013
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