Mark Gilstrap
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| Mark Gilstrap | |
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| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 5th district |
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| In office 1998–2008 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1952 Wyandotte County |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Rockhurst University
Bishop Ward High School |
| Occupation | Deputy Revenue Director |
| Religion | Catholic |
Mark Gilstrap was part of the Democratic Party as a member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 5th District (1998–2008). On December 10, 2008, Gilstrap changed his party affiliation after the Democratic Party backed his opponent, Kelly Kultala, in the primary. Since the 2008 election, Gilstrap has worked in campaigning for Republican Secretary of State elect Kris Kobach. Kobach participated in writing the Immigration Law. Gilstrap has also campaigned for current Kansas Senator and Kansas Governor elect Sam Brownback.
[edit] External links
- Kansas Legislature - Mark Gilstrap official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Mark Gilstrap (KS) profile
- Follow the Money - Mark Gilstrap
