Tom Holland
| Tom Holland | ||
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| Kansas State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Minority Whip | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $88.50/day | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana University | |
| Master's | University of Minnesota | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 23, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis | |
| Profession | Owner, Holland Technologies, Inc. | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Tom Holland (b. July 23, 1961) is a Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 3 since 2009. He was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2003-2008. Currently, he is the Minority Caucus Chair. On February 17, 2010, Holland announced that he would be running for governor of Kansas.[1] He was defeated by Sam Brownback in the general election.
Holland has been the owner and president of Holland Technologies, Incorporated since 1994. He founded the company in 1992. Holland Technologies, Inc. is an an Information Technology consulting and professional services firm providing IT project management, software development and network engineering services for its customers.
Holland graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1982. He went on to the University of Minnesota and earned a Masters of Business Administration in August, 1987.
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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holland served on the following committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Federal and State Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holland served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance | ||||
| • Information Technology | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holland served on these committees:
| Kansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Assessment and Taxation | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance | ||||
| • 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.[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Holland won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 3. Holland ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Anthony Brown (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Holland Incumbent |
53.2% | 16,678 | |
| Republican | Anthony Brown | 46.8% | 14,658 | |
| Total Votes | 31,336 | |||
2010
Holland was defeated by Sam Brownback (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
Holland was unopposed in the August 3 primary.
Oct. 7, 2010 debate
In the gubernatorial debate on October 7, 2010 on KWCH all four candidates for Kansas governor said they’re against the statewide smoking ban and the hypocrisy of exempting the state-owned casinos from the ban.
Holland said:
- In the legislature, I voted against the statewide smoking ban. I believe these issues are best left to local control, local units of government.[7]
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).[8] Holland raised $190,461 for his campaign, while Pine raised $100,094 and Wilbur raised $5,085.[9]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Holland (D)
|
18,896 | 48.4% | ||
| Roger C. Pine (R) | 17,998 | 46.1 | ||
| Patrick Wilbur (L) | 2,130 | 5.4% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Holland is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Holland raised a total of $1,170,259 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/30/2013.[10]
| Tom Holland's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kansas State Senate, District 3 |  |
$151,330 | |
| 2010 | Governor/Kansas State Senate, District 3* |  |
$704,054 | |
| 2008 | Kansas State Senate, District 3 | |
$190,461 | |
| 2006 | Kansas State House, District 10 | |
$52,211 | |
| 2004 | Kansas State House, District 10 | |
$52,830 | |
| 2002 | Kansas State House, District 10 | |
$19,373 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,170,259 | |||
| *In 2010, Holland raised $7,695 for his Senate seat, which was not up for re-election, and $696,359 for the Governor race, which he lost. | ||||
2012
Holland to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Holland raised a total of $151,330.
| Kansas State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Holland's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Cmte of Kansas | $20,000 | |||
| Wichita-Hutchinson Labor Federation | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas State U A W Pac | $2,000 | |||
| Heavy Constructors Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kansas National Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $151,330 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Holland to the Kansas State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Holland raised a total of $7,695.
| Kansas State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Holland's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| AT&T | $1,000 | |||
| Kansans For Lifesaving Cures | $1,000 | |||
| Altria | $500 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas | $250 | |||
| Kansas Dental Association | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $7,695 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Holland lost the election to the Governor of Kansas in 2010. During that election cycle, Holland raised a total of $696,359.
| Governor of Kansas 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Holland's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Holland, Thomas | $21,050 | |||
| Holland, G | $21,000 | |||
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Cmte of Kansas | $6,000 | |||
| Baldwin Bank | $5,000 | |||
| Smith, Christopher | $4,450 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $696,359 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Holland won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Holland raised a total of $190,461.
| Kansas State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Holland's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Kansas Democratic Party | $59,163 | |||
| Holland, Tom & Barbara | $30,000 | |||
| Senate Democratic Cmte of Kansas | $5,817 | |||
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Cmte of Kansas | $2,421 | |||
| Carpenters Local 201 | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $190,461 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Holland won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Holland raised a total of $52,211.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Holland's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Holland, Tom | $2,500 | |||
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Carpenters & Joiners | $1,000 | |||
| Carpenters Local 714 | $1,000 | |||
| Carpenters Local 918 | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $52,211 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Holland won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Holland raised a total of $52,830.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Holland's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Holland, G Thomas | $11,000 | |||
| Laborers Local 1290 | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 763 | $1,000 | |||
| Carpenters Local 1445 | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $52,830 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Holland won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Holland raised a total of $19,373.
| Kansas House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Holland's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Kansas Democratic Party | $3,765 | |||
| Kansas National Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Kansas Contractors Association | $500 | |||
| United Transportation Union | $500 | |||
| Holland, Janice | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $19,373 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
Kansas Economic Freedom Index
The Kansas Economic Freedom Index is a project of Bob Weeks, creator of the blog Voice For Liberty in Wichita. The purpose of the Index "is to identify Kansas legislators who vote in favor of economic freedom — and those who don’t."[11] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.
2010
Tom Holland received a rating of 0% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index. Holland's score of 0 was the lowest of any senator.[12]
Personal
Holland is married to Barbara. Together they have four children: Thomas, Derek, Brandon and Louisa.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Tom + Holland + Kansas + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Tom Holland News Feed
- Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal - KVVU Las Vegas
- High Court: Arizona citizenship proof law illegal - Marietta Daily Journal
- Court rules voters don't have to prove citizenship - The Register-Guard
- Rogue State: How Far-Right Fanatics Hijacked Kansas - RollingStone.com
- Kansas Senate passes plan to cut sales tax on groceries - The Olathenews
- Senate approves latest tax plan; bill now goes to House - Kansas.com
- Court: Arizona citizenship proof law illegal - Gadsden Times
- Justices: Arizona voter registration rules go too far - Springfield News-Leader
- Arthur Laffer's dynamic roadshow - The American Independent
- Justices invalidate Arizona voter registration law - WHTC
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External links
- Tom Holland's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Tom Holland on Facebook
- Tom Holland on Twitter
- Tom Holland on Flickr
- Tom Holland on LinkedIn
- 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
- ↑ Medicaid may provide Kansas $50 million windfall
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "Governor Candidates Against Statewide Smoking Ban, Casino Hypocrisy," Kansas Watchdog, October 7, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ District 3 Kansas State Senate, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Holland, Tom," Accessed May 30, 2013
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "Homepage," accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index," May 18, 2010
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| Preceded by Roger C. Pine |
Kansas State Senate District 3 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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