Julia Lynn
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| Julia Lynn | |
| Kansas Senate District 9 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate site |
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Julia Lynn is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing the 9th District since 2007. She is married with 2 children.
Policy positions
Sen. Lynn recently co-sponsored a resolution encouraging the funding of a U.S. Airborne Laser defense program[1]. She also co-sponsored resolutions regarding states' rights[2] and selection of justices of the supreme court[3]. In 2008, she co-sponsored a bill to repeal part of the constitution relating to the franchise tax[4].
Committee assignments
Sen. Lynn serves on these legislative committees:[5]
- Assessment and Taxation (Vice-chair)
- Joint Committee on Children's Issues(Chair)
- Commerce (vice-chair)
- Joint Committee on Arts and Cultural Resources
- Joint Committee on Economic Development
- Judiciary
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lynn was re-elected to the 9th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Ron Wimmer (D).[6] Lynn raised $198,770 for her campaign, while Wimmer raised $152,424.[7]
| Kansas State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Julia Lynn (R)
| 21,569 | 54.9% | ||
| Ron Wimmer (D) | 17,688 | 45.1% | ||
Campaign Donors
2008
In 2008 Lynn collected $198,770 in donations.[8]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee | $27,700 |
| Lynn, Jeff and Julia | $15,000 |
| Kansas Republican Party | $6,700 |
| Deffenbaugh Industries | $2,000 |
External links
- Sen. Lynn's website
- Kansas State Senate Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kay O'Connor | Kansas Senate District 9 2007–present | Succeeded by NA |
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