Ty Masterson (born September 23, 1969) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 16th district since 2009.[1][2] From 2005 to 2008, he was a Representative in the Kansas House of Representatives. He lives in Andover and has served on the Andover City Council. In 2017, the American Conservative Union gave him a lifetime rating of 81%.
Ty Masterson | |
|---|---|
| President of the Kansas Senate | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Wagle |
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Peggy Palmer |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office October 28, 2005 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Novascone |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Jack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1969 El Dorado, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marlo Masterson |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Kansas State University |
Bankruptcy filing edit
In 2011, Masterson filed for bankruptcy. At the time, he owed Corner Bank $209,000 and Emprise Bank $53,890 in commercial loans and had over $160,000 in revolving credit card debt.[3]
Committee assignments edit
Masterson serves on these legislative committees:[4]
- Federal and State Affairs
- Public Health and Welfare
- Utilities
Major donors edit
Some of the top contributors to Masterson's 2008 campaign, according to OpenSecrets:[5]
- Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee, 4th District Republican Committee, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Realtors Association, Kansas Medical Society, Kansas Independent Business PAC, Cox Communications, Wichita Area Business PAC
Financial, insurance and real estate companies were his largest donor groups.
References edit
- ^ Project Vote Smart profile
- ^ "KanFocus -- Error".
- ^ Sylvester, Ron. "Andover state senator files for bankruptcy". The Wichita Eagle.
- ^ Profile from the Kansas Legislature
- ^ Ty Masterson 2008 campaign contributions
External links edit
- Kansas Senate
- Follow the Money campaign contributions