Edward E. Berger (July 29, 1945) is an American educator and politician from the state of Kansas. A Republican, Berger has represented the 34th district of the Kansas Senate, based in Reno County, since 2017.[1][2] He was defeated in the 2020 Republican primary by doctor Mark Steffen.[3]
Edward E. Berger | |
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| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Bruce |
| Succeeded by | Mark Steffen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1945 Harvey County, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carole |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Hutchinson, Kansas |
| Education | Wichita State University (BA, MA) Kansas State University (EdD) |
| Website | Official website |
Berger was first elected after defeating Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce in the 2016 Republican primary, a victory that was attributed to Berger's opposition to income tax cuts that Bruce had championed.[4] Prior to his election to the Senate, Berger served as the president of Hutchinson Community College for 23 years, and continues to run his own consulting business.[5]
Berger lives in Hutchinson with his wife Carol; they have two children.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Senator Ed Berger". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Edward Berger". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Nick Gosnell (August 4, 2020). "Steffen wins 34th District Republican primary". Hutch Post. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ John Green (August 2, 2016). "Berger defeats Bruce in Senate primary, says it was 'David vs. Goliath' contest". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Bryan Lowry (July 11, 2016). "Primary race pits former HCC president against majority leader of Kansas Senate". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Edward Berger's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
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