Richard E. Wilborn (born February 10, 1945) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 35th district. He has served since the beginning of January 2015.[1]
Rick Wilborn | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of the Kansas Senate | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Longbine |
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Clark Shultz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1945 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Pam Wilborn |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Kansas State University (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life
editWilborn graduated from Kansas State University, and has resided in McPherson, Kansas, for over 45 years.
Political positions
editWilborn opposes abortion, gun control, Obamacare and left-leaning policies.[2]
In 2015, Wilborn sponsored Senate Bill 45 which authorized the carrying of concealed handguns without a license. He also sponsored Senate Bill 95, which ultimately created the Kansas Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act.[1]
Committee membership
editThis section needs to be updated. (November 2021) |
Wilborn currently serves on the following legislative committees:[1]
- Commerce
- Federal and State Affairs
- Financial Institutions
- Telecommunications Study Committee
- Utilities
References
edit- ^ a b c "Senator Rick Wilborn". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ "Community Leader. Commonsense Conservative". Rick Wilborn for Kansas Senate District #35. Wilborn for Senate. Retrieved 25 October 2015.