Tom Burroughs
Tom Burroughs (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 33. He assumed office on January 13, 1997. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Burroughs (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 33. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
In the 2015 session, Burroughs began serving as Minority Leader. He previously served as Assistant Minority Leader.
Biography
Burroughs earned his bachelor's degree from Kansas City Community College. His professional experience includes working for the Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Burroughs was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Post Audit Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee
- General Government Budget Committee
2019-2020
Burroughs was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Post Audit Committee
- Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- General Government Budget Committee, Ranking minority member
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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| • Appropriations |
| • General Government Budget |
| • Taxation |
| • Legislative Post Audit |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burroughs served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Interstate Cooperation, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Legislative Budget, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Calendar and Printing, Ranking Minority Member |
| • State-Tribal Relations |
| • Legislative Post Audit |
| • Legislative Coordinating Council |
| • Financial Institutions |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burroughs served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Financial Institutions |
| • General Government Budget |
| • Legislative Budget |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burroughs served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Financial Institutions |
| • General Government Budget |
| • Insurance |
| • Legislative Budget |
| • Legislative Post Audit |
| • State-Tribal Relations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Burroughs served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • General Government Budget |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Legislative Post Audit Joint |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Tom Burroughs did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Tom Burroughs defeated Jordan Michael Mackey and Rick Parsons in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 33 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Burroughs (D) | 48.7 | 5,156 |
| Jordan Michael Mackey (R) | 41.6 | 4,398 | ||
 | Rick Parsons (L)  | 9.7 | 1,027 | |
| Total votes: 10,581 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Tom Burroughs advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 33 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Burroughs | 100.0 | 2,006 |
| Total votes: 2,006 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 33
Jordan Michael Mackey advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 33 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jordan Michael Mackey | 100.0 | 1,355 | |
| Total votes: 1,355 | |||
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2018
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Tom Burroughs defeated Jason Conley in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 33 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Burroughs (D) | 69.8 | 4,734 |
| Jason Conley (L) | 30.2 | 2,048 | ||
| Total votes: 6,782 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Tom Burroughs advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 33 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Burroughs | 100.0 | 1,670 |
| Total votes: 1,670 | |||
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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 Tom Burroughs ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 33 general election.[1][2]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 33 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Tom Burroughs Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Tom Burroughs ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 33 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Burroughs Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Burroughs was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Sue Adams was unopposed in the Republican primary. Burroughs defeated Adams in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tom Burroughs Incumbent |
51.4% | 2,705 | |
| Republican | Sue Adams | 48.6% | 2,560 | |
| Total Votes | 5,265 | |||
2012
Burroughs won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 33. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Tony Bukaty (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tom Burroughs Incumbent |
58% | 4,835 | |
| Republican | Tony Bukaty | 42% | 3,506 | |
| Total Votes | 8,341 | |||
2010
Burroughs won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Burroughs was re-elected to the 33rd District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives with no opposition.[9] He raised $17,575 for his campaign.[10]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 33 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Burroughs (D)
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6,157 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Burroughs' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
On Economic Opportunities and Growth
- Excerpt: "As the recession starts to turn around we need to continue on a path toward prosperity and ensure job and business opportunities for all Kansans."
For The Best Public Schools in the Nation
- Excerpt: "Ensure that our excellent public schools receive adequate funding and that our children continue to receive the knowledge and tools necessary to become active, productive citizens of the 21st century."
On Cheap Energy and a Clean Environment
- Excerpt: "Kansas is the second windiest state in the country. We need to harness that potential to produce clean energy, which in turn will create new jobs."
For A Better Healthcare System for Everyone
- Excerpt: "Find ways to reduce the cost of health care to make it more accessible and affordable for all Kansans, while paying special attention to the needs of our seniors and our children."
On Keeping Our Moral Covenant
- Excerpt: "Defend the most vulnerable of our population by funding necessary social services that are vital to so many disabled Kansans and ensure they receive the care, treatment, and dignity they deserve."
Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 23.
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- 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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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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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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Personal
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Burroughs and his wife, Cathie, have three children. He has served as the chair of the Colgate-Palmolive Employees Credit Union and the Wy-Jo Chapter of Credit Unions.[11]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "tomburroughs," Official Campaign Website
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 33 1997-2023 |
Succeeded by Mike Thompson (R) |
