Jene Vickrey (born August 8, 1959) is a former Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 6th district. He served from 1993 until his resignation in July 2020 following his decision not to seek re-election in 2020. He is a former House Majority Leader and speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives.[1]
Jene Vickrey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – July 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin Barkis |
| Succeeded by | Clifford Blackmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1959 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Teresa Vickrey |
| Residence | Louisburg, Kansas |
| Profession | Flooring Sales |
| Website | Jene Vickrey website |
Vickrey has served in the American Legion Exchange Council, National Federation of Independent Business and Springhill Chamber of Commerce. He was also a charter member of the Louisberg Rotary Club. The American Conservative Union gave him a lifetime rating of 83%.[2] On July 7, 2020, Vickrey resigned from the Kansas House of Representatives after having served for twenty-eight years.[3]
Committee membership
edit2019-2021
edit- Chairman of Insurance[4]
- Rural Revitalization
- Education
2015
editDuring the 2015 Legislative Session, Vickrey served on the following Committees:[5]
- Calendar and Printing (Chair)
- Interstate Cooperation
- Legislative Budget
- Legislative Coordinating Council
2013-2014
editDuring the 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:[6]
- Calendar and Printing (Chair)
- Interstate Cooperation
- Legislative Budget
- Legislative Coordinating Council
2011-2012
editDuring the 2011-2012 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:
- Calendar and Printing
- Interstate Cooperation (Vice-chair)
- Joint Legislative Coordinating Council
- Legislative Budget
2009-2010
editDuring the 2009-2010 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:
- Transportation (Vice-chair)
- Education
- Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight
- Joint Legislative Coordinating Council
Elections
edit2012
editVickrey won re-election in 2012, running unopposed in both the August 7 Republican primary and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
2010
editVickrey won re-election to House District 6 in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election was on November 2, 2010.[10]
2008
editOn November 4, 2008, Vickrey was re-elected to House District 6 with no opposition.[11] He raised $26,849 for his campaign.[12]
Major donors
editThe top 5 donors to Vickrey's 2008 campaign:[13]
- 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 2. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway $500
- 3. Nolan, RC $500
- 4. Kansas Medical Society $500
- 5. Wal-Mart $500
References
edit- ^ http://jenevickrey.org/ Jene Vickrey website
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jene Vickrey Biography
- ^ Cooper, Brad. "Vickrey resigns seat in Kansas House". Sunflower State Journal. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Representative Jene Vickrey". Kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
- ^ Kansas State Legislature - Representative Jene Vickrey, 2015-2016 Retrieved October 19, 2015
- ^ Kansas State Legislature - Representative Jene Vickrey, 2013-2014 Retrieved October 19, 2015
- ^ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved June 26, 2012. Archived March 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012. Archived May 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012". Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
- ^ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ^ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ^ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions