Shirley Palmer
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| Shirley Palmer | |
| Kansas House of Representatives District 4 | |
| Former representative | |
| Term in office began 2007 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Teacher |
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Palmer has undergraduate and Master's degrees in education from Pittsburg State University. Prior to being elected, she served as a teacher in Kansas for nearly 40 years, retiring in 2005.
She has also served as the National President of Pittsburg State University Alumni Association and has been married to her husband Ron for 45 years. They have two sons and two grandchildren.[1]
Policy Positions
Palmer's main issue has been public education. In addition she has worked to rebuild Southeast Kansas Communities damaged by flooding in 2007.[1]
Palmer refused to take Project Vote Smart's 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?"[2]
Sponsored legislation
Palmer has not sponsored any major legislation.[3]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Palmer served on the following committees:
- Commerce and Labor
- Higher Education
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
Elections
2010
Palmer lost her bid for re-election to the 4th District seat against Caryn Tyson (R). Palmer had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Palmer was re-elected to the 4th District Seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Lynne D. Oharah (R). [5] Palmer raised $48,597 for her campaign, while Oharah raised $17,311. [6]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Shirley Palmer (D)
| 5,071 | 53.0% | ||
| Lynne D. Oharah (R) | 4,497 | 46.9% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2008 Palmer collected $48,597 in donations.[7]
Four of her largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bourbon County Democratic Central Committee | $1,500 |
| Carpenters District Council of Kansas City & Vicinity | $1,000 |
| Palmer, Ronald | $1,000 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $1,000 |
Contact information
Capitol Office
Room: DSOB
Phone: 785-296-7698
Email: shirley.palmer@house.ks.gov
External links
- Kansas Legislature - Shirley Palmer
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2006, 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kansas Democratic Party - Rep. Shirley Palmer
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Palmer Issue Positions
- ↑ Kansas Legislature - Bills Introduced by Member
- ↑ Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Kansas Election Results
- ↑ Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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| Preceded by - | Kansas House of Representatives District 4 2007–2011 | Succeeded by Caryn Tyson (R) |
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