Eber Phelps is an American politician who was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives from 1997 to 2012 and then again from 2017 to 2019, both times as a Democrat. Before serving in the Kansas Legislature, he served as a Hays City Commissioner from 1990 to 1997, and then was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Wasinger who had been elected to the Ellis County Commission, he served from 2013 to 2020 and served as Mayor of Hays multiple times.
Eber Phelps | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 111th district 1997 to 2012 | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Boldra |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Wasinger |
| Member of the Kansas Legislature from the 111th district | |
| In office 1997 to 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Delbert Gross |
| Succeeded by | Sue Boldra |
| Hays City Commission | |
| In office 1990 to 1997 2013 to 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1951 Hays, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joni |
| Education | Fort Hays State University |
Elections
editPhelps began serving in 1997, was defeated in 2012 by Sue Boldra, and regained his old seat from her in the 2016 election. He served as the Minority Whip in his most recent term, 2017–2018.[1]
He was defeated for reelection in 2018, by Republican Barb Wasinger, in an extremely close race. Wasinger originally was found to have won by 32 votes. A recount and certification, protested by the local sheriff, who was on the three-person elections board, found her margin increased to 35 votes.[2]
Phelps works in sales and marketing for the Glassman Corporation. Prior to his election to the House, Phelps served as mayor of Hays, Kansas and was also on the Hays City Commission.[3]
Committee membership
edit- Education
- Veterans, Military and Homeland Security
- Aging and Long Term Care
- Legislative Budget
Major donors
editThe top 5 donors to Phelp's 2008 campaign:[4]
- 1. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
- 2. Kansas Contractors Association $1,000
- 3. Kansas National Education Association $750
- 4. Kansas Hospital Association $750
- 5. American Federation of Teachers KS PAC $500
References
edit- ^ Eber Phelps, Ballotpedia, November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ Recount certified 2-1: Wasinger wins 111th Archived 2018-11-29 at the Wayback Machine, Hays Daily News, November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ "Kansas House Democrats - Rep. Eber Phelps". Archived from the original on 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links
edit- Kansas Legislature - Eber Phelps
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile Archived 2012-03-24 at the Wayback Machine
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record[usurped]
- Campaign contributions: 2002, 2006, 2008
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