Vern Swanson (born July 2, 1941) is a former Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 64th district. He served from 2007 to 2015.[2][3]
Vern Swanson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Kathe Decker |
| Succeeded by | Susie Swanson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1941 Clay Center, Kansas[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susie Swanson |
| Alma mater | Emporia State University (B.A.) |
Swanson was born in Clay Center, Kansas and studied at Emporia State University. He was originally elected to the Kansas House in 2006, taking office in 2007; after serving for four terms there, he declined to run for re-election, and was succeeded by his wife, Susie Swanson. After his time in the legislature, he served on the board of the Kansas State Historical Society.[1]
Committee membership edit
- Energy and Utilities
- Transportation
- Transportation and Public Safety Budget (Vice-Chair)
Major donors edit
The top 5 donors to Swanson's 2008 campaign:[4]
- 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 2. Koch Industries $1,000
- 3. AT&T $750
- 4. Twin Valley Telephone Inc $500
- 5. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $500
References edit
- ^ a b "Vern Swanson bio". kshs.org. Kansas State Historical Society. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Swanson, Vern". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "KanFocus -- Error".
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links edit
- Kansas Legislature - Vern Swanson
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2006, 2008
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