Vicki Schmidt
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| Vicki Schmidt | |
 | |
| Kansas Senate District 20 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2013 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Pharmacist |
| Website | Senate site |
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Vicki Schmidt is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 20th District since 2005. She is the Assistant Majority Leader.
Policy Positions
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Schmidt includes:[1]
- Legislation to create the Unused Medication Act
- Legislation to lower the minimum age for blood donation
- A resolution to encourage the creation of a U.S. laser defense system[2]
Committee assignments
Sen. Schmidt serves on these legislative committees:[3]
- Ethics and Elections (Chair)
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations (Chair)
- Public Health and Welfare (vice-chair)
- Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
- Interstate Cooperation
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schmidt was re-elected to the 20th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Carolyn Weinhold (D).[4] Schmidt raised $145,007 for her campaign, while Weinhold raised $12,798.[5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Vicki Schmidt (R)
| 21,350 | 63.4% | ||
| Carolyn Weinhold (D) | 12,315 | 36.5% | ||
Major Donors
2008
In 2008 Schmidt collected $145,007 in donations.[6]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $6,800 |
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $3,000 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry | $2,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $2,000 |
External links
- Sen. Schmidt's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2004, 2006, 2008
- Vicki Schmidt on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lynn Jenkins | Kansas Senate District 20 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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