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Keith Humphrey
Keith Humphrey was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 28 of the Kansas State Senate. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2012.
Humphrey served in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist. He owns and operates a jet repair company.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Humphrey's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Lower Taxes Tax breaks for millionaires while working families pay more in taxes will not grow the Kansas economy. Keith believes in a fair tax system that works for working families. Under the leadership of Sam Brownback and Mike Petersen, Kansans have seen sales and property taxes increase. In fact, Mike Petersen voted for the largest tax increase in Kansas history and giving us the highest sales tax on food in the country. It's time to lower the burden on families. Good Education Keith Humphrey is committed to providing a good education for Kansas kids. Unfortunately, cuts to public education have gone too far. The Legislature must uphold its constitutional responsibility to Kansas kids by full restoring school funding. Working parents in the district are concerned about the future of public education in Kansas. If the inaction of Sam Brownback and Mike Petersen causes schools to close in August, then parents won't just be worrying about their kids education. They will be worrying about missing work or even losing their jobs due to a lack of childcare options. Our kids deserve the best education. We must first put the state back on a strong fiscal footing to provide it for them. Transparent Government A transparent government is the cornerstone of any democracy. Keith supports moves to make the Kansas government more open and transparent. He believes the people's business should be done in full view of the people. To make it easier for average Kansans to track their government's action, Keith will support legislation that improves streaming access to both legislative chambers, increases the power of Kansas Open Records requests and insures the legislature serves the people. Restore Fiscal Responsibility Kansas must stop relying on the one time sweeps of funds and deficit spending through the Department of Transportation. Irresponsible budget management has led to several credit downgrades and threatened core services. Sam Brownback and Mike Petersen are spending the next generation's future to pay for basic state functions today. Topeka must return to fiscal responsibility being the norm, not the exception. Support for Veterans As a Navy veteran, Keith know's that we must work to support our veterans and their families. That's why Keith worked to pass a bill in the Kansas legislature that provided death gratuity benefits for the families of fallen soldiers in the case of a federal government shut down. Also, Keith believes that Kansas must move towards establishing veteran's courts that recognize the unique issues that veterans face after returning home.[2] |
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| —Keith Humphrey[3] | ||
2012
Humphrey's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Creating New Jobs and Growing the Kansas Economy
- Excerpt: "Keith is committed to providing good paying jobs and restoring the private sector aviation industry in South Central Kansas."
Lowering Energy Costs
- Excerpt: "It’s time for a state energy and economic policy that encourages job development and more economic prosperity for every Kansan."
Honoring Our Veterans
- Excerpt: "Keith is committed to honoring the service of the bravest of all Kansans — our veterans."
Tax Fairness – A Tax Code That Works for Everyone
- Excerpt: "Increasing taxes on working-class, middle income families is not going to put money back into the economy nor encourage growth. When working families have expendible income, the economy grows."
Top Quality Public Education – Investing in Kansas Kids and the Economy
- Excerpt: "Keith is committed to providing a top quality public education for Kansas kids. "
Elections
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 Mike Petersen defeated Keith Humphrey in the Kansas State Senate District 28 general election.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 28 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Petersen Incumbent |
51.46% | 9,915 | |
| Democratic | Keith Humphrey | 48.54% | 9,353 | |
| Total Votes | 19,268 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Keith Humphrey ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 28 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 28 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Keith Humphrey (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mike Petersen defeated Jo Hillman in the Kansas State Senate District 28 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Petersen Incumbent |
74.63% | 2,003 | |
| Republican | Jo Hillman | 25.37% | 681 | |
| Total Votes | 2,684 | |||
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Humphrey ran for election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 28. Humphrey ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and was defeated by Mike Petersen (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Petersen Incumbent |
52.7% | 9,853 | |
| Democratic | Keith Humphrey | 47.3% | 8,852 | |
| Total Votes | 18,705 | |||
Personal
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Humphrey and his wife, Therese, have six children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Kansas State Senate
- Kansas State Senate District 28
- Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
- Kansas State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Keith Humphrey on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "humphreyforsenate," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Humphrey for Senate, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2016
- ↑ 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, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
