Pat George
Pat George was a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 119th District from 2005 to January 2011. George resigned due to his appointment to be the new Kansas Secretary of Commerce.[1]
George is the co-owner of the Dodge City Legend Professional Basketball Team. Additionally, he has been a partner in a number of businesses, including the Dodge City Steak Company and G and G Incorporated.
He has his B.A. in psychology from Benedictine College.[2]
Policy Positions
George's website lists his legislative priorities as education, family values, and economic development.[3]
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?"[4]
Sponsored legislation
Has not sponsored any major legislation.[5]
Committee assignments
- Taxation Committee, House of Representatives
- Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee, House of Representatives
- Vision 2020 Committee, House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, House of Representatives
- Economic Development Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2010
George ran for re-election to the 119th District seat against Rebecca Escalante (D). George had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 119 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Pat George (R)
|
3,809 | |||
| Rebecca Escalante (D) | 702 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, George was re-elected to the 119th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Rebecca Escalante (D).[6] George raised $33,825 for his campaign, while Escalante raised $7,581.[7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 119 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Pat George (R)
|
4,811 | 76.4% | ||
| Rebecca Escalante (D) | 1,480 | 23.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Pat George (dead link)
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ DodgeCity.com, Weber chosen to replace outgoing lawmaker, 18 Dec. 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pat George Biography
- ↑ Rep. Pat George Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. George Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member (dead link)
- ↑ 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 119 2005–January 2011 |
Succeeded by Brian Weber |
