Connie O'Brien

Connie O'Brien (born October 12, 1946) is a Republican and a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 42nd district. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she served from 2009 to 2017.

Connie O'Brien
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 42nd district
In office January 12, 2009 – January 9, 2017
Preceded by	Kenny Wilk
Succeeded by	Jim Karleskint
Personal details
Born	(1946-10-12) October 12, 1946
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Edward O'Brien (1968–present)
Children	11
Alma mater	University of Saint Mary (BA)
Profession	Retired

O'Brien is currently President of Leavenworth County Republican Women and Vice Chair of the County Party. She previously served as Precinct Committee Woman and President of Kansas for Life.

O'Brien has a BA in Social Studies and Secondary Education from St. Mary College of Leavenworth. She has worked as a teacher in Basehor-Linwood, Leavenworth, and McLouth.

Political positions

O'Brien's official site lists her priorities as taxes, education, energy, traditional values, immigration, second amendment rights, and eminent domain. The American Conservative Union gave her a lifetime rating of 86%.

Committee Leadership

• Children and Seniors (Chair)

Committee Membership

• Elections
• Social Services Budget
• Local Government
• Joint Committee on Kansas Security

Major donors

The top 5 donors to O'Brien's 2008 campaign:

• 1. Leavenworth County Republican Central Cmte $2,500
• 2. O'Brien, Connie $587
• 3. Koch Industries $500
• 4. Restore America PAC $500
• 5. Kansas Insurance Agents $350

2014 Kansas House Elections

Kansas House District 42 Elections, 2014

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Connie O'Brien (Incumbent)	4,042	59.5%
	Democratic	Austin Lee Harris	2,751	40.5%
Total votes			6,793	100

External links

• Official Website
• Kansas Legislature - Connie O'Brien
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Kansas Votes profile
• Follow the Money campaign contributions:
  • 2000, 2004, 2008