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American politician Not to be confused with Michael Holmes (disambiguation).
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Mitch Holmes
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byRuth Teichman
Succeeded byMary Jo Taylor
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 114th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byMelvin Minor
Succeeded byJack Thimesch
Personal details
Born (1962-06-28) June 28, 1962 (age 62)
Newton, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMichelle
Children5
EducationDePaul University
Friends University (BS)
Hutchinson Community College

Mitch Holmes (born June 28, 1962) was a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 114th district, where he served from 2005 to 2013. He was then elected to represent the 33rd district in the Kansas Senate in 2012. He decided not to run for reelection on June 1, 2016. During his time in the legislature, he was given evaluations of 69%, 76%, 67%, 73% and the most recent evaluation of 82% from the American Conservative Union.

Prior to his election to the House, Holmes worked as a computer programmer and analyst. He received his Certificate in Computer Programming from DePaul University, a BS in Human Resource Management from Friends University, and an AA in Music Education from Hutchinson Community College.

Committee membership

  • Appropriations
  • Federal and State Affairs
  • Local Government (Vice-chair)
  • Joint Committee on Energy and Environmental Policy
  • Joint Committee on Special Claims Against the State (Vice-chair)
  • Joint Committee on State Building Construction

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Holmes' 2008 campaign:

  • 1. Koch Industries $600
  • 2. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $500
  • 3. Sunflower Electric Power Corp $400
  • 4. Kansas Land Title Assoc PAC $250
  • 5. HSBC North America $250

References

  1. "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. http://www.hutchnews.com/news/elections/holmes-other-incumbents-drop-re-election-bids/article_c6f6dc0c-c2aa-5aa1-b76f-59d9a26004b1.html
  3. Project Vote Smart - Rep. Mitch Holmes Biography
  4. Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions

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