Dwayne Umbarger
Dwayne D. Umbarger is a former Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 14 from 1997 to 2013 and serving as the assistant majority whip from 2003 to 2013. In 1995 and 1996, he was on the ANW Special Education Board in Numbolt, Kansas. He was also a school board member for the Consolidated Unified School District #101 in Erie from 1994 to 1996 and served on the Hidden Haven Christian Camp Board and he rural water board.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Umbarger served on these committees:
- Joint Committee on Arts and Cultural Resources
- Education
- Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight
- Judiciary
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Organization, Calendar and Rules
- Reapportionment, Vice Chair
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction, Vice Chair
- Transportation, Chair
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Umbarger served on these committees:
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction (Chair)
- Transportation (Chair)
- Joint Committee on Arts and Cultural Resources
- Education
- Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services Oversight
- Judiciary
- Joint Committee on Legislative Post Audit
- Organization, Calendar and Rules
- Ways and Means
Issues
What Sen. Umbarger supports[2]:
- State, rather than local, educational funding
- Tax exemptions for senior citizens
- Veterans benefits
- Pro-life
Legislation
Legislation which Sen. Umbarger co-sponsored includes: A resolution affirming the right of unions to hold private elections[3], a resolution to encourage the creation of a U.S. laser defense system[4], a resolution for a transportation plan[5], and a bill repealing the franchise tax[6].
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Umbarger ran for re-election in District 15. He was defeated by incumbent Jeff King in the August 7 Republican primary.[7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jeff King Incumbent |
57.3% | 5,668 |
| Dwayne Umbarger Incumbent | 42.7% | 4,224 |
| Total Votes | 9,892 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Umbarger was re-elected to the 14th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating David L. Miller (D).[8] Umbarger raised $135,260 for his campaign, while Miller raised $1,900.[9]
| Kansas State Senate, District 14 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dwayne Umbarger (R)
|
16,300 | 64.7% | ||
| David L. Miller (D) | 8,868 | 35.3% | ||
Campaign themes
2012
On this campaign website, Umbarger outlines his position on three main issues:[10]
- Southeast Kansas Jobs: "Dwayne believes good-paying jobs and opportunities for small business owners in rural Kansas is a top priority."
- Strong Local Schools: "Dwayne is a long-time supporter of education, advocating for rural schools, adequate resources for our classrooms and increased local control."
- Fiscal Responsibility: "As a member and former chair of the Senate budget committee, Umbarger has helped balance the budget every year he’s been in office, reducing state spending by nearly $2 billion in the past few years alone. Dwayne also has a strong track record of reducing taxes."
Campaign finance summary
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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
Dwayne Umbarger received a rating of 20% on the 2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index.[12]
Personal
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Umbarger and his wife, Toni, have four children and ten grandchildren. They both serve in leadership roles at Ambassador Christian Church in Chanute. Umbarger farms near Thayer.[1]
External links
- Official campaign website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Dwayne Umbarger on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Sen. Umbarger on Vote KS.org
- State Surge Profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Umbarger for Senate, "About Dwayne," accessed July 26, 2012
- ↑ Issue positions from Vote KS
- ↑ SR 1828 (dead link)
- ↑ SR 1859 (dead link)
- ↑ SR 1618 (dead link)
- ↑ SB 50 (dead link)
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary 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 - General Election Results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Umbarger for Senate, "Issues and News," accessed July 26, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "Homepage," accessed January 13, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Economic Freedom Index, "2010 Kansas Economic Freedom Index," May 18, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 14 1997–2013 |
Succeeded by Forrest Knox (R) |
