Mike Slattery

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Mike Slattery
Kansas House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent
In office
2009 - Present
Term ends
January 14, 2013
Years in position 3
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$88.66/day
Per diem$123/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First electedNovember 4, 2008
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sJames Madison University
Personal
Place of birthTopeka, Kansas
ProfessionSenior Project Engineer, J.E. Dunn Construction
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

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Mike Slattery is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 24th district. He has served since 2009, and is the son of Jim Slattery, who served the 2nd District of Kansas from 1983-1995.

Mike received a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Science and Technology with an emphasis in Energy and Environmental Policy from James Madison University. He works for J.E. Dunn Construction.[1]

Policy positions

Slattery's website lists his legislative priorities as "supporting public * Education Committee, Kansas House of Representatives, helping Kansas become a leader in finding new alternative energy sources, and ensuring that every Kansan has access to health care."[2]

He refused to take Project Vote Smart's 2008 Political Courage Test. The test, which is administered to all candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative offices, asks one central question - "Are you willing to tell citizens your positions on the issues you will most likely face on their behalf?"[3]

Sponsored legislation

Slattery has not sponsored any major legislation.[4]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Slattery has been appointed to the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Slattery served on the following committees:

Elections

2010

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Slattery won re-election to the 24th District seat against Michael Foltz (R). Slattery had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]

Kansas House of Representatives, District 24 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Mike Slattery (D) 4,071
Michael Foltz (R) 2,852

2008

On November 4, 2008, Slattery was elected to the 24th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Ronnie Metsker (R) and Jason Peck (L). [6] Slattery raised $70,286 for his campaign, while Metsker raised $46,035 and Peck raised $675. [7]

Kansas House of Representatives, District 24
Candidates Votes Percent
Mike Slattery (D) 6,120 55.7%
Ronnie Metsker (R) 4,410 40.1%
Jason Peck (L) 455 4.1%

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Slattery received $54,770 in campaign donations. The largest contributors to the campaign are listed below.[8]


2008

In 2008 Slattery collected $70,286 in donations.[9]

Four of his largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Kansans for a Democratic House $3,300
Johnson County Democratic Central Committee $2,000
Slattery, Mike & Jenny $1,500
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 533 $1,000

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Contact information

Capitol Office

Room: DSOB

Phone: 785-296-7665

Email: mike.slattery@house.ks.gov

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Kansas House of Representatives District 24
2009–present
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