Peter DeGraaf
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| Peter DeGraaf | |
| Kansas House of Representatives District 81 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Area Director, Crown Financial Ministries |
| Website | Peter DeGraaf |
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Prior to his election to the House, DeGraaf served as Gore Township Precinct Committeeman, treasurer for Ray LaBoeuf for Senate, and chairman of the Sumner County Republican Central Committee.[1]
DeGraaf is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and an associate pastor at Faith Community Church.
Policy Positions
DeGraaf's website says that he is a "Conservative Republican: who believes in "lower taxes, less government, family values, better education," and "financial common sense."[2]
He has refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[3]
Sponsored legislation
- H 2084 Cities; annexation; strip annexations restricted. 03/17/2009
- H 2150 Property taxation; 2% limit on valuation increases. 02/27/2009
- H 5014 Expanded rail service; Kansas City to Fort Worth, Texas; congratulating Kansas Department of Transportation and others; urging action. 03/17/2009[4]
Committee assignments
- Appropriations Committee, House of Representatives
- General Government Budget Committee, House of Representatives
- Financial Institutions Committee, House of Representatives
- Insurance Committee, House of Representatives
- Children's Issues Joint Committee, State Legislature
Elections
2010
DeGraaf is running for re-election to the 81st District Seat in 2010 against Zach Ketteman (D). DeGraaf had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election takes place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeGraaf was re-elected to the 81st District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Mark Hardison (D). [5] DeGraaf raised $39,425 for his campaign, while Hardison raised $53,888. [6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 81 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Peter DeGraaf (R)
| 5,350 | 55.4% | ||
| Mark Hardison (D) | 4,293 | 44.5% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 DeGraaf collected $39,425 in donations.[7]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Party | $1,250 |
| 4th District Republican Central Committee | $1,250 |
| First Intermark Corp. | $1,000 |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
Contact information
Capitol Office Room: DSOB Phone: 785-296-7653 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 785-296-7653 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 785-296-7653 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: pete.degraaf@house.ks.gov
External links
- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Peter DeGraaf
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Peter DeGraaf Biography
- ↑ Rep. Peter DeGraaf
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. DeGraaf Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 81 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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