Tom Arpke
Tom Arpke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 9, 2013 – January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Brungardt |
| Succeeded by | Randall Hardy |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Deena Horst |
| Succeeded by | J. R. Claeys |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1952[1] El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Beth Arpke |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Salina, Kansas |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Profession | Travel agent, consultant |
Tom Arpke (born February 6, 1952) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 24th district from 2013 to 2017. The American Conservative Union gave him a lifetime rating of 84%.
Arpke is a Salina travel agent and consultant,[2] and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Florida State University. He and his wife, Beth, have five children including Kellan Arpke, who is a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Arpke was elected to the Kansas House in 2010 and filed for the Senate race in 2012.[3]
Elections[edit]
2009[edit]
Arpke was elected to the Salina city commission in 2009, receiving a total of 2,386 votes, winning by 332.
2010[edit]
Arpke defeated incumbent Deena Horst in the House District 69 Republican primary on August 3, 2010 by a margin of 1,205-898. Horst was seeking her ninth term. He defeated Gerrett Morris (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010, by 3,733 to 2,106 votes.
2012[edit]
Arpke defeated incumbent Pete Brungardt in the Republican Senate primary on August 7, 2012 by a 5,413-4,354 margin.[4][5] He defeated Democratic nominee Janice Norlin in the 2012 general election.[6]
2016[edit]
Arpke lost the Republican primary to Randall R. Hardy, when he ran for reelection to the state senate.[7]
Committee assignments[edit]
Sen. Arpke served on these legislative committees:
- Ways and Means
- Education (vice-chairman)
- Natural Resources
- Legislative Educational Planning Committee[2]
Major donors[edit]
Some of the top contributors to Arpke's 2012 campaign, according to Project Vote Smart:[8]
- Kansas Chamber of Commerce, $2,818
- Koch Industries, $2,000
- American Freedom PAC, $2,000
In addition, a number of contributors gave $1,000 each.
Personal life[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Tom Arpke's Political Summary". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "Senator Tom Arpke". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Tom Arpke". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official),"
- ^ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results,"
- ^ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Kansas General Election Results,", Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ Project Vote Smart campaign contributions