Mike Slattery
Mike Slattery is a former Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 24 from 2009 to 2013. He is the son of Jim Slattery, who served the 2nd District of Kansas from 1983-1995.
Mike received a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Science and Technology with an emphasis in Energy and Environmental Policy from James Madison University. He works for J.E. Dunn Construction.[1]
Policy positions
Slattery's website lists his legislative priorities as "supporting public education, helping Kansas become a leader in finding new alternative energy sources, and ensuring that every Kansan has access to health care."[2]
He 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?"[3]
Sponsored legislation
Slattery has not sponsored any major legislation.[4]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Slattery served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Economic Development Committee, Kansas State Legislature
- Energy and Utilities Committee, Kansas House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Slattery served on the following committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, House of Representatives
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, House of Representatives
- Local Government Committee, House of Representatives
- Economic Development Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2010
Slattery won re-election to the 24th District seat against Michael Foltz (R). Slattery had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 24 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike Slattery (D)
|
4,071 | |||
| Michael Foltz (R) | 2,852 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Slattery was elected to the 24th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Ronnie Metsker (R) and Jason Peck (L).[6] Slattery raised $70,286 for his campaign, while Metsker raised $46,035 and Peck raised $675.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Slattery (D)
|
6,120 | 55.7% | ||
| Ronnie Metsker (R) | 4,410 | 40.1% | ||
| Jason Peck (L) | 455 | 4.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7665
Email: mike.slattery@house.ks.gov
External links
- Mike Slattery's Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Mike Slattery (dead link)
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Mike Slattery Biography
- ↑ Rep. Mike Slattery About Mike
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Slattery Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills introduced by member (dead link)
- ↑ 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 24 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Emily Perry (D) |
