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Richard Hilderbrand
Richard Hilderbrand (Republican Party) was a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office on May 1, 2017. He left office on January 8, 2023.
Hilderbrand (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Hilderbrand resigned from the Kansas State Senate in 2023 to focus on his business and family.[1]
Hilderbrand was first appointed to the chamber on April 30, 2017, to replace Jacob LaTurner (R), who was appointed to serve as state treasurer.[2][3]
Biography
Hilderbrand's professional experience includes operating a Shelter Insurance office in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He served as a Cherokee county commissioner for seven years.[4]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Hilderbrand was assigned to the following committees:
- Home and Community Based Services Oversight Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee, Vice chair
- Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Hilderbrand was assigned to the following committees:
- State-Tribal Relations Committee
- Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
- Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 13
Incumbent Richard Hilderbrand defeated Nancy Ingle in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Hilderbrand (R) | 66.0 | 19,990 | |
| Nancy Ingle (D) | 34.0 | 10,299 | ||
| Total votes: 30,289 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 13
Nancy Ingle advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 13 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy Ingle | 100.0 | 3,603 | |
| Total votes: 3,603 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 13
Incumbent Richard Hilderbrand advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 13 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Hilderbrand | 100.0 | 6,936 | |
| Total votes: 6,936 | |||
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2018
A special election for the position of Kansas State Senate District 13 was called for November 6, 2018. A special primary election was called for August 7, 2018. The filing deadline for this election was June 1, 2018.[5]
Former state Sen. Jacob LaTurner was appointed to the position of state treasurer in April 2017. Richard Hilderbrand was appointed to the seat on April 30, 2017. A special election was held in November 2018 for the final two-years of LaTurner's term.
General election
Special general election for Kansas State Senate District 13
Incumbent Richard Hilderbrand defeated Bryan Hoffman and Sam Habjan in the special general election for Kansas State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Hilderbrand (R) | 54.8 | 12,836 | |
| Bryan Hoffman (D) | 39.8 | 9,310 | ||
| Sam Habjan (L) | 5.4 | 1,261 | ||
| Total votes: 23,407 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 13
Bryan Hoffman advanced from the special Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 13 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bryan Hoffman | 100.0 | 3,337 | |
| Total votes: 3,337 | |||
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 13
Incumbent Richard Hilderbrand advanced from the special Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 13 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Hilderbrand | 100.0 | 5,042 | |
| Total votes: 5,042 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
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Scorecards
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2023
In 2023, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 26.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 21. A special session convened from June 3 to June 4.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kansas State Senate District 13 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ KSN, "Southeast Kansas state senator resigns his seat," accessed January 11, 2023
- ↑ Fourstateshomepage.com, "Hilderbrand Chosen for KS Senate," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ cjonline.com, "Newest Kansas senator facing intense tax, K-12 policy trial by fire," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ The Joplin Globe, "Hilderbrand takes seat in Kansas Senate," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ ‘’Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2018 Primary (unofficial)," accessed June 4, 2018
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 13 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Tim Shallenburger (R) |
