Robert Eye
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Robert Eye was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas. Eye was defeated by Tobias Schlingensiepen in the Democratic primary on August 7, 2012.[1]
Biography
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Eye was born in Hays,Kansas.[2]
Education:[2]
- Attended K-12 in Goodland, Kansas
- Kansas State University, B.S.& M.A. in political science
- 1980: Washburn University School of Law
Career
Eye has practiced law in Kansas for over 30 years.[2]
Elections
2012
Eye ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd District. Eye sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[3] The primary elections were held on August 7, 2012. Eye was defeated by Tobias Schlingensiepen in the Democratic primary on August 7, 2012.[4]
Primary results
The primary took place on August 7.[5]
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Tobias Schlingensiepen |
39.5% | 11,747 |
| Robert Eye | 34.8% | 10,353 |
| Scott Bamhart | 25.7% | 7,627 |
| Total Votes | 29,727 | |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Bob + Eye + Kansas + House"
External links
Additional reading
- Lawrence-Journal World, "Kansas officials stunned by health ruling," June 28, 2012
- Lawrence-Journal World, "Eye brings focus to US House race," June 27, 2012
- Lawrence-Journal World, "10th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds state’s approved route of South Lawrence Trafficway through the Baker Wetlands," July 10, 2012
- Lawrence-Journal World, "Dems contesting 2 of 4 Kansas congressional seats," June 17, 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ AP Results, "U.S. House in Kansas Results" accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Eye for Congress Facebook Page, "Info" accessed July 17, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Unofficial 2012 Primary List of Candidates," accessed January 12, 2012
- ↑ AP Results, "U.S. House in Kansas Results" accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," accessed September 4, 2012
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