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Richard Smith (Kansas state senate candidate)

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Richard Smith

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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

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Richard Smith (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 30. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Elections

2024

See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kansas State Senate District 30

Incumbent Renee Erickson defeated Richard Smith and Olivia Hayse in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 30 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Renee Erickson
Renee Erickson (R)
 
57.1
 
18,085
Richard Smith (D)
 
35.3
 
11,180
Image of Olivia Hayse
Olivia Hayse (L) Candidate Connection
 
7.5
 
2,385

Total votes: 31,650
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 30

Richard Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 30 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Richard Smith
 
100.0
 
1,118

Total votes: 1,118
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 30

Incumbent Renee Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 30 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Renee Erickson
Renee Erickson
 
100.0
 
2,285

Total votes: 2,285
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Kansas State Senate District 30

Olivia Hayse advanced from the Libertarian convention for Kansas State Senate District 30 on April 20, 2024.

Candidate
Image of Olivia Hayse
Olivia Hayse (L) Candidate Connection

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Smith in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign finance summary


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Richard Smith campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Kansas State Senate District 30Lost general$-100 $0
Grand total$-100 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes


Current members of the Kansas State Senate
Leadership
Senate President:Ty Masterson
Majority Leader:Chase Blasi
Minority Leader:Dinah Sykes
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Mary Ware (D)
District 26
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Tory Blew (R)
District 34
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TJ Rose (R)
District 36
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Republican Party (31)
Democratic Party (9)