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Jene Vickrey

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Jene Vickrey
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 11, 1993 – July 7, 2020
Preceded byMarvin Barkis
Succeeded byClifford Blackmore
Personal details
Born (1959-08-08) August 8, 1959 (age 65)
Kansas City, Missouri
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTeresa Vickrey
ResidenceLouisburg, Kansas
ProfessionFlooring Sales
WebsiteJene Vickrey website

Jene Vickrey (born August 8, 1959) is a former Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 6th district. He served from 1993 until his resignation in July 2020 following his decision not to seek re-election in 2020. He is a former House Majority Leader and speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives.[1]

Vickrey has served in the American Legion Exchange Council, National Federation of Independent Business and Springhill Chamber of Commerce. He was also a charter member of the Louisberg Rotary Club. The American Conservative Union gave him a lifetime rating of 83%.[2] On July 7, 2020, Vickrey resigned from the Kansas House of Representatives after having served for twenty-eight years.[3]

Committee membership

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2019-2021

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  • Chairman of Insurance[4]
  • Rural Revitalization
  • Education

2015

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During the 2015 Legislative Session, Vickrey served on the following Committees:[5]

  • Calendar and Printing (Chair)
  • Interstate Cooperation
  • Legislative Budget
  • Legislative Coordinating Council

2013-2014

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During the 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:[6]

  • Calendar and Printing (Chair)
  • Interstate Cooperation
  • Legislative Budget
  • Legislative Coordinating Council

2011-2012

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During the 2011-2012 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:

  • Calendar and Printing
  • Interstate Cooperation (Vice-chair)
  • Joint Legislative Coordinating Council
  • Legislative Budget

2009-2010

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During the 2009-2010 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:

  • Transportation (Vice-chair)
  • Education
  • Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight
  • Joint Legislative Coordinating Council

Elections

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2012

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Vickrey won re-election in 2012, running unopposed in both the August 7 Republican primary and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]

2010

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Vickrey won re-election to House District 6 in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election was on November 2, 2010.[10]

2008

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On November 4, 2008, Vickrey was re-elected to House District 6 with no opposition.[11] He raised $26,849 for his campaign.[12]

Major donors

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The top 5 donors to Vickrey's 2008 campaign:[13]

  • 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
  • 2. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway $500
  • 3. Nolan, RC $500
  • 4. Kansas Medical Society $500
  • 5. Wal-Mart $500

References

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  1. ^ http://jenevickrey.org/ Jene Vickrey website
  2. ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jene Vickrey Biography
  3. ^ Cooper, Brad. "Vickrey resigns seat in Kansas House". Sunflower State Journal. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Representative Jene Vickrey". Kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  5. ^ Kansas State Legislature - Representative Jene Vickrey, 2015-2016 Retrieved October 19, 2015
  6. ^ Kansas State Legislature - Representative Jene Vickrey, 2013-2014 Retrieved October 19, 2015
  7. ^ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved June 26, 2012. Archived March 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012. Archived May 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012". Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  10. ^ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
  11. ^ 2008 Kansas Election Results
  12. ^ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
  13. ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions