Tom Holland
Tom Holland (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 3. He assumed office in 2009. He left office on January 13, 2025.
Holland (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Holland earned his B.S. in business administration from Indiana University in 1982 and his MBA from the University of Minnesota in 1987. His professional experience includes working as owner and president of Holland Technologies, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Holland was assigned to the following committees:
- Assessment and Taxation Committee
- Commerce Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Information Technology Committee
- State-Tribal Relations Committee
2021-2022
Holland was assigned to the following committees:
- Information Technology Committee
- State-Tribal Relations Committee
- Assessment and Taxation Committee, Ranking minority member
- Commerce Committee, Ranking minority member
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee, Ranking minority member
2019-2020
Holland was assigned to the following committees:
- Information Technology Committee
- Assessment and Taxation Committee, Ranking minority member
- Commerce 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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| • Assessment and Taxation |
| • Commerce |
| • Information Technology, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holland served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Assessment and Taxation, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Federal and State Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holland served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Assessment and Taxation |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Federal and State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holland served on these committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Assessment and Taxation |
| • Commerce |
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance |
| • Information Technology |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Holland served on these committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Assessment and Taxation |
| • Commerce |
| • Economic Development |
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance |
| • Information Technology |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2024
Tom Holland did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 3
Incumbent Tom Holland defeated Willie Dove in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Holland (D) | 51.2 | 20,490 |
 | Willie Dove (R) | 48.8 | 19,500 | |
| Total votes: 39,990 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 3
Incumbent Tom Holland advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 3 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Holland | 100.0 | 8,068 |
| Total votes: 8,068 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 3
Willie Dove advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 3 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Willie Dove | 100.0 | 7,808 |
| Total votes: 7,808 | |||
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2016
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place 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 Holland defeated Echo Van Meteren in the Kansas State Senate District 3 general election.[2][3]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Holland Incumbent |
51.53% | 17,214 | |
| Republican | Echo Van Meteren | 48.47% | 16,189 | |
| Total Votes | 33,403 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tom Holland ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 3 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Holland Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Echo Van Meteren ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 3 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Echo Van Meteren (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Holland won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 3. Holland ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Anthony Brown (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Holland Incumbent |
53.2% | 16,678 | |
| Republican | Anthony Brown | 46.8% | 14,658 | |
| Total Votes | 31,336 | |||
2010
Holland was defeated by Sam Brownback (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010. Holland was unopposed in the August 3 primary.
Oct. 7, 2010 debate
In the gubernatorial debate on October 7, 2010 on KWCH, all four candidates for Kansas governor said they were against the statewide smoking ban and exempting the state-owned casinos from it.
Holland said:
- In the legislature, I voted against the statewide smoking ban. I believe these issues are best left to local control, local units of government.[8]
2008
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Holland was elected to the 3rd District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Roger C. Pine (R) and Patrick Wilbur (L).[9] Holland raised $190,461 for his campaign, while Pine raised $100,094 and Wilbur raised $5,085.[10]
| Kansas State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Holland (D)
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18,896 | 48.4% | ||
| Roger C. Pine (R) | 17,998 | 46.1 | ||
| Patrick Wilbur (L) | 2,130 | 5.4% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Holland's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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As your State Senator, Tom will continue to work hard on those issues that are most important to the health and vitality of Kansas families and communities. I. Creating Jobs and Protecting Wages II. Restoring State Funding for K-12 Public Schools III. Promoting Tax Policies that Benefit Hard-working Kansas Families IV. Lowering Property Taxes[11] |
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| —Tom Holland[12] | ||
2010
Holland's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
- Help Kansas economy by encouraging small businesses
- Crack down on illegal immigration
- Public education funding
- Inexpensive healthcare
- Renewable and nuclear energy policy
- Property taxes should be reduced
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 30.
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2023
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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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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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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Holland's endorsements included the following:[14]
- MainStream Coalition
- Kansas National Education Association
- Kansas Families for Education
- Kansas Farm Bureau
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Tom Holland's Biography," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ 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, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Watchdog, "Governor Candidates Against Statewide Smoking Ban, Casino Hypocrisy," October 7, 2010
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2008 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ District 3 Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - General Election Results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Tom Holland for Kansas, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2016
- ↑ Tom Holland for Kansas Senate, "Issues," accessed March 29, 2014 (Archived)
- ↑ Tom Holland for Kansas, "Endorsements," accessed September 29, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 3 2009-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 10 2003-2008 |
Succeeded by - |
