Bill Feuerborn
Bill Feuerborn is a former Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 5 from June 1994 to 2013.
Prior to his election, Feuerborn served on the USD 365 School Board for four years, including serving as president in 1993. He has owned his own business and been involved in the business sector for over 35 years.[1]
He has been married to his wife Lynda for 32 years. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Policy Positions
Feuerborn has been central to budget issues and legislation.
He refused to take Project Vote Smart's 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?"[2]
Sponsored legislation
Feuerborn has not sponsored any major legislation.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Feuerborn served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Education Budget Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
- Special Claims Against the State Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- State Building Construction Committee, Kansas State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Feuerborn served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, House of Representatives, Ranking Member
- Vision 2020 Committee, House of Representatives
- Education Budget Committee, House of Representatives
- Special Claims Against the State Joint Committee, State Legislature
- State Building Construction Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2012
Feuerborn ran for election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 5. Feuerborn ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and was defeated by Kevin Jones (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Kevin Jones |
52.6% | 4,901 | |
| Democratic | Bill Feuerborn Incumbent | 47.4% | 4,417 | |
| Total Votes | 9,318 | |||
2010
Feuerborn won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Feuerborn was re-elected to the 5th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Cynthia "Cara" Polsley (R).[8] Feuerborn raised $29,375 for his campaign, while Polsley raised $1,672.[9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Feuerborn (D)
|
5,294 | 60.6% | ||
| Cynthia Polsley (R) | 3,438 | 39.3% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Feuerborn and his wife Lynda have three children.
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: 132-N
Phone: 785-296-7688
Email: bill.feuerborn@house.ks.gov
Recent news
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External links
- Kansas Legislature - Bill Feuerborn
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative Effectiveness Profile
- Campaign contributions: 1996,1998,2000,2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Kansas House Democrats - Rep. Bill Feuerborn
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Feuerborn Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member (dead link)
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (unofficial)," accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2010 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2008 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 5 1994–2013 |
Succeeded by Kevin Jones (R) |
