Vicki Schmidt

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Vicki Schmidt
Vicki Schmidt.jpg
Kansas State Senate District 20
Incumbent
In office
2005 - present
Term ends
January 9, 2017
Years in position 8
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$88.50/day
Per diem$123/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 2, 2004
Next electionNovember 8, 2016
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Kansas School of Pharmacy (1978)
Personal
ProfessionPharmacist
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
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Vicki Schmidt is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the District 20 since 2005. She is the Assistant Majority Leader.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schmidt served on the following committees:

Kansas Committee Assignments, 2012
Transportation
Education
Financial Institutions and Insurance

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schmidt served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schmidt served on these committees:

Issues

Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Schmidt includes:[1]

  • Legislation to create the Unused Medication Act
  • Legislation to lower the minimum age for blood donation
  • A resolution to encourage the creation of a U.S. laser defense system[2]

Elections

2012

See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012

Schmidt won election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 20. Schmidt defeated House incumbent Joe Patton in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Terry L. Crowder (D) and Clarence Hinchey (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]

Kansas State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgVicki Schmidt Incumbent 63.9% 21,359
     Democratic Terry L. Crowder 30.1% 10,071
     Libertarian Clarence Hinchey 6% 2,003
Total Votes 33,433


Targeted

Schmidt is one of eight Republican incumbents that the Kansas Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee has targeted for defeat in 2012. It sees the eight incumbents as being impediments to private sector job creation and has made $1,000 donations and in-kind contributions to the Republican challengers.[6]

2008

On November 4, 2008, Schmidt was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Carolyn Weinhold (D).[7] Schmidt raised $145,007 for her campaign, while Weinhold raised $12,798.[8]

Kansas State Senate, District 20 (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark.jpgVicki Schmidt (R) 21,350 63.4%
Carolyn Weinhold (D) 12,315 36.5%

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Schmidt is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Schmidt raised a total of $587,631 during that time period. This information was last updated on 6/4/2013.[9]

Vicki Schmidt's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 Kansas State Senate, District 20 Won $269,187
2010 Kansas State Senate, District 20 Not up for election $12,414
2008 Kansas State Senate, District 20 Won $145,007
2006 Kansas State Senate, District 20 Not up for election $45,095
2004 Kansas State Senate, District 20 Won $115,928
Grand Total Raised $587,631

2012

Schmidt won re-election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Schmidt raised a total of $269,187.

2010

Schmidt to the Kansas State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Schmidt raised a total of $12,414.

2008

Schmidt won re-election to the Kansas State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Schmidt raised a total of $145,007.

2006

Schmidt to the Kansas State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Schmidt raised a total of $45,095.

2004

Schmidt won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Schmidt raised a total of $115,928.

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."[10] Legislators receive a rating from 0-100 percent based on their votes on bills promoting economic freedom.

2010

Vicki Schmidt received a rating of 13% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[11]

Personal

Schmidt and her husband Michael have two children.[12]

Recent news

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Preceded by
Lynn Jenkins
Kansas State Senate District 20
2005–present
Succeeded by
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