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Bud Estes
Bud Estes (Republican Party) was a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 38. He assumed office on January 9, 2017. He left office on February 13, 2021.
Estes (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 38. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Estes passed away on February 13, 2021, due to an illness.[1][2]
Estes was also a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 119 from 2013 to 2017.[3]
Biography
Estes earned his B.S. from Fort Hays State University. His professional experience included working in law enforcement and owning a farm implementation business.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Estes was assigned to the following committees:
- Home and Community Based Services Oversight Committee (decommissioned)
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Public Health and Welfare Committee
- State-Tribal Relations Committee, Chair
- Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vice chair |
| • Education |
| • Federal and State Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
| • State-Tribal Relations, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Estes served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Social Services Budget |
| • Federal and State Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 38
Incumbent Bud Estes defeated Edgar Pando in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 38 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bud Estes (R) | 68.9 | 13,274 | |
| Edgar Pando (D) | 31.1 | 5,994 | ||
| Total votes: 19,268 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 38
Edgar Pando advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 38 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Edgar Pando | 100.0 | 1,123 | |
| Total votes: 1,123 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 38
Incumbent Bud Estes advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 38 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bud Estes | 100.0 | 6,495 | |
| Total votes: 6,495 | |||
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2016
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Garrett Love (R) did not seek re-election.
Bud Estes defeated Miguel Angel Rodriguez in the Kansas State Senate District 38 general election.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 38 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bud Estes |
75.73% | 12,884 | |
| Democratic | Miguel Angel Rodriguez | 24.27% | 4,130 | |
| Total Votes | 17,014 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Miguel Angel Rodriguez ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 38 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Miguel Angel Rodriguez (unopposed) | |
Bud Estes defeated Joyce Warshaw in the Kansas State Senate District 38 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 38 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bud Estes |
64.80% | 4,488 | |
| Republican | Joyce Warshaw | 35.20% | 2,438 | |
| Total Votes | 6,926 | |||
2014
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. John E. Thomas was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Bud Estes was unopposed in the Republican primary.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bud Estes Incumbent |
70.7% | 2,664 | |
| Democratic | John E. Thomas | 29.3% | 1,105 | |
| Total Votes | 3,769 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bud Estes did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Estes' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
| “ |
KANSAS FAMILIES Strong families are the foundation of our society. Public policies must respect, affirm and encourage an environment where families can floursh. KANSAS CHILDREN I know that our children are key to our future. I will work for policies that reduce bureaucracy, reward excellence and ensure that our education dollars make it into the classroom where they belong. KANSAS SENIORS I know that seniors living on fixed incomes have to watch every penny they spend. We must find ways to lower the tax burden on seniors. KANSAS BUSINESS I know the economy thrives when government gets out of the way. We’ve lowered taxes for everyone, small business owners and Kansas citizens. KANSAS AGRICULTURE Agriculture is the backbone of our Kansas economy, it must be strengthened and protected. Many of my neighbors make their living by farming. I will fight for farm families by holding the line on taxes and oppressive government regulations.[11] |
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 30.
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2023
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In 2023, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 26.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 21. A special session convened from June 3 to June 4.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Estes' endorsements included the following:[12]
- Farm Bureau
- National Rifle Association
- Kansans For Life
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Kansas Chamber of Commerce
- Kansas Hospital Association
- NextEra Energy Resources
- Quality Schools For All KS Kids
- KLA
- KS State Rifle Association
- Kansas Realtors
Personal
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Estes and his wife, Renae, had four children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Twitter, "Lynn Rogers," February 13, 2021
- ↑ The Topeka Capital-Journal, "Western Kansas Sen. Bud Estes dies after a prolonged illness," February 13, 2021
- ↑ gctelegram.com, "Ag businessman to succeed Weber as Kansas House rep," June 20, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed April 17, 2015
- ↑ Bud Estes, "Issues," accessed June 15, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Bud Estes, "Home," accessed June 15, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Garrett Love (R) |
Kansas State Senate District 38 2017–2021 |
Succeeded by Ronald Ryckman (R) |
| Preceded by Brian Weber (R) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 119 July 2013 - 2017 |
Succeeded by Bradley Ralph (R) |
