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Mark J. Greene
Mark Greene was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 10 of the Kansas State Senate.
Greene attended Kansas University, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Theater Design. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus.[1]
Campaign themes
Greene's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
On Economic Opportunities and Growth
- Excerpt: "Encourage job creation and economic development. As the recession starts to turn around we need to continue on a path toward prosperity and ensure job and business opportunities for all Kansans."
For The Best Public Schools in the Nation
- Excerpt: "Ensure that our excellent public schools receive adequate funding and that our children continue to receive the knowledge and tools necessary to become active, productive citizens of the 21st century."
On Cheap Energy and a Clean Environment
- Excerpt: "Protect our environment and develop new energy projects. Kansas is the second windiest state in the country. We need to harness that potential to produce clean energy, which in turn will create new jobs."
For A Better Healthcare System for Everyone
- Excerpt: "Find ways to reduce the cost of health care to make it more accessible and affordable for all Kansans, while paying special attention to the needs of our seniors and our children."
On Keeping Our Moral Covenant
- Excerpt: "Defend the most vulnerable of our population by funding necessary social services that are vital to so many disabled Kansans and ensure they receive the care, treatment, and dignity they deserve."
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Greene ran in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 10. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 7 and was defeated by Mary Pilcher-Cook in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mary Pilcher-Cook |
58.2% | 19,392 | |
| Democratic | Mark J. Greene Incumbent | 41.8% | 13,900 | |
| Total Votes | 33,292 | |||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Mark + Greene + Kansas + Senate"
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Mark J. Greene on Facebook
- Mark J. Greene on Twitter
- Mark J. Greene on LinkedIn
Footnotes
