Lisa Benlon
Lisa Benlon was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 22nd District. She served from 1991-2002 as a Republican and served as a Democrat from 2009-2011.
Prior to her election to the House, Benlon served on the Shawnee City Council from 1988-1991. From 1973-1988 she worked as an accounting office manager.
Benlon is a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of American (1986-present) and has also served in the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce, Republican Women of Lexena, Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce, and Young Men's Christian Association.[1]
Policy positions
Benlon refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 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]
Benlon's answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Sponsored legislation
- H 5003 Kansas constitutional amendment; equal rights; no discrimination based on sex. 01/23/2009[3]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Benlon served on the following committees:
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, House of Representatives, Ranking Member
- Taxation Committee, House of Representatives
- Economic Development Joint Committee, State Legislature
- Federal and State Affairs Committee, House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Benlon won re-election to the 22nd District seat against Greg Smith (R). Benlon had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Benlon was elected to the 22nd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Joy E. Bourdess (R) and Greggory Nicholas Hahn (L).[5] Benlon raised $31,468 for her campaign, while Bourdess raised $15,359 and Hahn raised $0.[6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Lisa Benlon (D)
|
4,831 | 53.0% | ||
| Joy E. Bourdess (R) | 3,819 | 41.9% | ||
| Greggory Nicholas Hahn (L) | 448 | 4.9% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7643
Email: lisa.benlon@house.ks.gov
External links
- Lisa Benlon's Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Lisa Benlon (dead link)
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lisa Benlon Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Benlon Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ 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 22 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Greg Smith (R) |
