Tom Phillips (Kansas)
Tom Phillips (Republican Party) was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 67. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Phillips (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 67. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
He was first appointed to the chamber on January 30, 2013.[1]
Biography
Phillips earned his M.S. in Regional and Community Planning from Kansas State University. His professional experience includes owning and operating a community planning and development firm.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Phillips was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Calendar and Printing |
| • Commerce, Labor and Economic Development |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Taxation, Vice chair |
| • Veterans and Military |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Phillips served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Local Government, Vice Chair |
| • Children and Seniors |
| • Energy and Environment |
| • Taxation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Phillips served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Local Government, Vice chair |
| • Children and Seniors |
| • Elections |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Phillips served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging and Long Term Care |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Government Efficiency |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Tom Phillips did not file to run for re-election.
2018
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 67
Incumbent Tom Phillips defeated Alex Van Dyke in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 67 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Phillips (R) | 61.5 | 6,420 |
 | Alex Van Dyke (D) | 38.5 | 4,025 | |
| Total votes: 10,445 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 67
Alex Van Dyke advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 67 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alex Van Dyke | 100.0 | 1,272 |
| Total votes: 1,272 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 67
Incumbent Tom Phillips advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 67 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Phillips | 100.0 | 2,837 |
| Total votes: 2,837 | |||
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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 Phillips ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 67 general election.[3][4]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 67 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Tom Phillips Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Tom Phillips ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 67 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 67 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Tom Phillips 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 Phillips was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.[7][8]
2012
Phillips won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 67. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Aaron Estabrook (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Tom Phillips Incumbent |
63.9% | 6,442 | |
| Democratic | Aaron Estabrook | 36.1% | 3,638 | |
| Total Votes | 10,080 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Phillips' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Job Creation
- Excerpt: "Give local communities flexibility to invest strategically in their area of expertise."
Education
- Excerpt: "Education and specifically the education provided in Manhattan is not just a local, county or regional issue. It’s a state and indeed a national issue. We provide students the skills needed to compete in the global marketplace."
Government Efficiency
- Excerpt: "Local government is closest to the people and by allowing them to operate with fewer strings, government in Topeka will also be more efficient."
Military Relations
- Excerpt: "Work to provide a quality of life that appeals to military families and always be responsive to their unique needs as their family members defend our country at home and abroad."
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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
Tom and his wife, Debra, have two children.[2]
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
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ /1350kman.com, "Riley County GOP to fill House vacancy," January 16, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "tomphillips," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, 2012 Unofficial Kansas General Election Results, accessed November 27, 2012
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| Preceded by Susan Mosier (R) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 67 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by Mike Dodson (R) |
