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William Light
| William Light | |
| Kansas House of Representatives District 124 | |
| Former representative | |
| Term in office began 1999 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Farmer |
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Policy Positions
Light refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[1]
Sponsored legislation
Has not sponsored any major legislation.[2]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Light served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, House of Representatives
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee, House of Representatives
- Appropriations Committee, House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Light did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Light was re-elected to the 124th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition. [3] He raised $22,678 for his campaign. [4]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 124 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 William Light (R)
|
6,862 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Light collected $22,678 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $750 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $750 |
| Kansas Dental Association | $600 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $600 |
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7636
Email: bill.light@house.ks.gov
External links
- Kansas Legislature - William Light
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 1998,2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 124 1999–2011 |
Succeeded by J. Stephen Alford (R) |
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