Rick Wilborn
American politician
Rick Wilborn | |
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Vice President of the Kansas Senate | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Longbine |
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 35th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Clark Shultz |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-02-10) February 10, 1945 (age 79) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Pam Wilborn |
Children | 2 |
Education | Kansas State University (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Richard E. Wilborn (born February 10, 1945) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 35th district. He has served since the beginning of January 2015.[1]
Early life
Wilborn graduated from Kansas State University, and has resided in McPherson, Kansas, for over 45 years.
Political positions
Wilborn opposes abortion, gun control, Obamacare and left-leaning policies.[2]
In 2015, Wilborn sponsored Senate Bill 45 which authorized the carrying of concealed handguns without a license. He also sponsored Senate Bill 95, which ultimately created the Kansas Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act.[1]
Committee membership
Wilborn currently serves on the following legislative committees:[1]
- Commerce
- Federal and State Affairs
- Financial Institutions
- Telecommunications Study Committee
- Utilities
References
- ^ a b c "Senator Rick Wilborn". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ "Community Leader. Commonsense Conservative". Rick Wilborn for Kansas Senate District #35. Wilborn for Senate. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
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Preceded by Jeff Longbine | Vice President of the Kansas Senate 2021–present | Incumbent |
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Statewide political officials of Kansas
- Ty Masterson, President
- Rick Wilborn, Vice President
- Larry Alley, Majority Leader
- Dinah Sykes, Minority Leader
- Daniel Hawkins, Speaker
- Blake Carpenter, Speaker pro tempore
- Chris Croft, Majority Leader
- Vic Miller, Minority Leader
- Marla Luckert, Chief Justice
- Eric Rosen
- Daniel Biles
- Caleb Stegall
- Evelyn Wilson
- K. J. Wall
- Melissa Standridge, Justices