Tom Holland
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| Tom Holland | |
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| Kansas Senate District 3 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Owner, Holland Technologies, Incorporated |
| Website | Senate site |
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Tom Holland is a Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 3rd District since 2009. He was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2003-2008. Currently, he is the Minority Caucus Chair. He is married with 4 children.
On February 17, 2010, Holland announced that he would be running for governor of Kansas.[1]
Policy Positions
Senator Holland's issue positions according to his campaign website:[2]
- Help Kansas economy by encouraging small businesses
- Crack down on illegal immigration
- Public education funding.
- Inexpensive healthcare
- Renewable and nuclear energy policy
- Property taxes should be reduced
Committee assignments
Holland serves on these legislative committees[3]:
- Assessment and Taxation
- Commerce
- Joint Committee on Economic Development
- Financial Institutions and Insurance
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
- Interstate Cooperation
Medicaid
On the campaign trail, Tom Holland reacts to news that Medicaid legislation may provide $50 million windfall for Kansas budget.[4]
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Holland was elected to the 3rd District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Roger C. Pine (R) and Patrick Wilbur (L).[5] Holland raised $190,461 for his campaign, while Pine raised $100,094 and Wilbur raised $5,085.[6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| {{won]]Tom Holland (D) | 18,896 | 48.4% | ||
| Roger C. Pine (R) | 17,998 | 46.1 | ||
| Patrick Wilbur (L) | 2,130 | 5.4% | ||
Campaign Donors
In 2008 Holland collected $190,461 in donations.[7]:
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Democratic Party | $59,163 |
| Holland, Tom and Barbara | $30,000 |
| Senate Democratic Committee of Kansas | $5,817 |
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee of Kansas | $2,421 |
External links
- Tom Holland's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Kansas City Star, "Democratic Kansas Sen. Tom Holland launches campaign for governor," February 17, 2010
- ↑ Tom Holland Issues
- ↑ Profile from the Kansas Legislature website
- ↑ Medicaid may provide Kansas $50 million windfall
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ District 3 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Tom Holland 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Roger C. Pine | Kansas Senate District 3 2009–present | Succeeded by NA |
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