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American politician
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6 February 1952(El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, U.S.A.)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Tom Arpke is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 24th District since 2013. Arpke is a Salina travel agent and consultant, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Florida State University. He and his wife, Beth, have five children. Arpke was elected to the Kansas House in 2010 and filed for the Senate race in 2012.
Elections
2012
Arpke defeated incumbent Pete Brungardt in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012 by a 5,413-4,354 margin. He defeated Democratic nominee Janice Norlin in the 2012 general election.
Committee assignments
Sen. Arpke serves on these legislative committees:
- Ways and Means
- Education (vice-chairman)
- Natural Resources
- Legislative Educational Planning Committee
- http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/members/sen_arpke_tom_1/ Kansas Legislature
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Arpke's 2012 campaign, according to Project Vote Smart:
- 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.