Thomas Sloan
Thomas Sloan was a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 45. He was first elected to the chamber in 1994. He previously served in the Kansas State Senate from 1983 to 1985 and 1986 to 1989.
Biography
Sloan earned his B.A. from Syracuse University, his M.A. from Michigan State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His professional experience includes working as executive director of Western Resources, assistant professor at Kansas State University, government affairs representative for the Getty Oil Company, and associate executive director of the Kansas State Nurses Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget |
| • Agriculture |
| • Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications |
| • Water and Environment, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sloan served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Vision 2020, Chair |
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sloan served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Vision 2020, Chair |
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sloan served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget |
| • Energy and Environmental Policy |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Local Government |
| • Vision 2020, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sloan served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Vision 2020, Chair |
| • Energy and Utilities |
| • Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight |
| • Energy and Environmental Policy Joint |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Thomas Sloan did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Thomas Sloan defeated Terry Manies in the Kansas House of Representatives District 45 general election.[2][3]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 45 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas Sloan Incumbent |
54.63% | 7,681 | |
| Democratic | Terry Manies | 45.37% | 6,379 | |
| Total Votes | 14,060 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Terry Manies ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 45 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 45 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Terry Manies (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Thomas Sloan defeated Jeremy Ryan Pierce in the Kansas House of Representatives District 45 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 45 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Thomas Sloan Incumbent |
70.24% | 1,291 | |
| Republican | Jeremy Ryan Pierce | 29.76% | 547 | |
| Total Votes | 1,838 | |||
2014
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Incumbent Tom Sloan defeated Jeremy Ryan Pierce in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.[6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tom Sloan Incumbent |
76.1% | 1,431 |
| Jeremy Ryan Pierce | 23.9% | 449 |
| Total Votes | 1,880 | |
2012
Sloan won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 45. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
2010
Sloan won re-election to the 45th District seat against Linda Robinson (D). Sloan had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[9]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Sloan (R)
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5,980 | |||
| Linda Robinson (D) | 4,711 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sloan was re-elected to the 45th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating John C. Wilson (D).[10] Sloan raised $44,379 for his campaign, while Wilson raised $35,438.[11]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 45 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Thomas Sloan (R)
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8,147 | 52.7% | ||
| John C. Wilson (D) | 7,303 | 47.2% | ||
Campaign themes
2016
Sloan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Education
- Excerpt: "A suitable education maximizes the student's ability to learn and utilize the information acquired. This means that a suitable education for a person with developmental or physical disabilities will be different than for a student in the 'gifted' program."
- Excerpt: "I also believe that while the Constitution addresses primary (K-12) education, the state has a responsibility to provide affordable educational opportunities for pre-kindergarten students and college/vocational students – including adults who return to school at any level to learn new skills."
Water
- Excerpt:Even more than educational opportunities, two factors will determine the future of our state – clean, abundant water supplies and affordable, reliable, responsible energy supplies. Without both water and energy, our businesses and homes will be less hospitable, economic development opportunities will evaporate, and our children and grandchildren will not enjoy the recreational opportunities that we do today."
Energy
- Excerpt: "I have introduced legislation in Kansas to establish a 10-year energy plan that addresses increasing production of oil and natural gas from existing fields, increasing electric generation from renewable resources, establishing targets for energy efficiency, and more. All of our policies must continue to assure Kansans that sufficient, reliable, and affordable energy will be available for our homes, businesses, vehicles, and life styles."
Telecommunications
- Excerpt: "We do not have Broadband available to every Kansan – but I am working to promote the technologies, cost recovery mechanisms, and support to accomplish that objective. Included in those efforts are steps to enable E-911 centers to receive text messages, in addition to voice."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "My vision is that a veteran in Goodland, KS, will go to his/her local hospital and be “seen” over the Internet by VA health care providers in Wichita, Topeka, or some place else. The veteran will not have to travel hours for that appointment, thereby reducing costs for everyone."
Policy positions
Sloan's website lists his legislative priorities as education, health care, energy, and water.[13]
His answers to the Kansas State Legislative Election 2008 National Political Awareness Test are available.
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
- Kansas AFL-CIO: House
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
- Legislators are scored on their support for bills that the organization lists as promoting "individual liberty, limited government, free markets and student-focused education."
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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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2016
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In 2016, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 1. A special session was held from June 23 to June 24 over education funding.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 20.
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See also
- Kansas House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Kansas state legislative districts
- Kansas State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Tom Sloan's Official Website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thomas Sloan Biography
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed April 17, 2015
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Tom Sloan, "Issues," accessed June 16, 2016
- ↑ Rep. Tom Sloan - Issues
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 45 1995-2019 |
Succeeded by Mike Amyx |
