John Faber
John Faber was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 120 of the Kansas House of Representatives. He previously represented House District 120 from 1997 to 2011.
Committee assignments
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee, House of Representatives (Chair)
- Appropriations Committee, House of Representatives
- Transportation and Public Safety Budget Committee, House of Representatives
- Administrative Rules and Regulations Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2016
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives were held 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 Rick Billinger (R) did not seek re-election.
Adam Smith defeated Bonita Peterson in the Kansas House of Representatives District 120 general election.[1][2]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 120 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Adam Smith |
85.11% | 8,842 | |
| Democratic | Bonita Peterson | 14.89% | 1,547 | |
| Total Votes | 10,389 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Bonita Peterson ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 120 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 120 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bonita Peterson (unopposed) | |
Adam Smith defeated John Faber in the Kansas House of Representatives District 120 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 120 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Adam Smith |
53.00% | 3,281 | |
| Republican | John Faber | 47.00% | 2,910 | |
| Total Votes | 6,191 | |||
2010
In the August 3rd primary election, Faber was defeated by Republican primary opponent Ward Cassidy (R). Cassidy defeated Faber by a margin of 2,418-1,925.[5] Faber was seeking his eighth term. Cassidy faced Robert Strevey (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Faber was re-elected to the 120th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Robert G. Strevey (D).[6] Faber raised $17,264 for his campaign, while Strevey raised $1,517.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 120 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Faber (R)
|
6,761 | 72.5% | ||
| Robert G. Strevey (D) | 2,558 | 27.4% | ||
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See also
- Kansas House of Representatives
- Kansas House of Representatives District 120
- Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Kansas State Legislature
External links
- Kansas State Legislature
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 1998,2002, 2006, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Newcomer ousts longtime incumbent
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - General Election Results," accessed March 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 120 1997–2011 |
Succeeded by Ward Cassidy (R) |
