Mark R. Treaster
Mark Treaster was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 34 of the Kansas State Senate.
Mark owns and operates Rainbow International, a carpet cleaning and restoration business. He attended Emporia State University, receiving a master's degree in special education and a bachelor's degree in secondary education.[1]
Campaign themes
Treaster's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
- Excerpt: "I will work to lower the state tax burden in a way that is fiscally fair and responsible."
- Excerpt: "Our children deserve to go to good, safe schools. The current cuts to education go too far. The legislature must work to restore school funding."
- Excerpt: "I will work to enact measures that encourage investment in small businesses, keep Kansas jobs from being exported, help unemployed workers find permanent employment, and strengthen job training programs."
Elections
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Treaster ran in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 34. Treaster ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 7 and was defeated by Terry Bruce (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Terry Bruce Incumbent |
59.9% | 16,007 | |
| Democratic | Mark R. Treaster | 40.1% | 10,711 | |
| Total Votes | 26,718 | |||
Personal
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Treaster and his wife Mary have two children.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Mark + Treaster + Kansas + Senate"
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Mark R. Treaster on Facebook
Footnotes
