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Summary

Governor Samuel 'Sam' D. Brownback

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (KS) , Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mary; 5 Children: Abby, Andy, Elizabeth, Mark, Jenna
Birth Date: 09/12/1956
Birth Place: Parker, KS
Home City: Topeka, KS
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

Recent Public Statements

Gov. Brownback: 2012 Session Marked by Significant Accomplishments

May 20, 2012 - Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback issued the following statement Sunday evening regarding the completion of the 2012 Legislative Session. "In January, I challenged the Kansas Legislature ...

Governor Brownback Issues Statement on Legislature Passage of KPERS Reform

May 18, 2012 - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback issued the following statement today regarding the Kansas Legislature approving HB 2333, KPERS Reform Legislation. "For decades, state government shifted the ...

Governor Brownback Will Sign Pro-Growth Tax Legislation

May 18, 2012 - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback issued the following statement today in response to the Kansas Senate's decision not to consider the latest tax reform compromise agreed ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 29.7%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 80%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 20%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $38,060.00
Total Spent $79,813.00
Cash On Hand $0.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 09/01/2010
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Sam Brownback refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Samuel 'Sam' D. Brownback's Congressional Election 1996 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Capitol Email
governor@ks.gov

Capitol Website
https://governor.ks.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/govsambrownback

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/govsambrownback

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/govsambrownback

Capitol
Capitol
300 Southwest 10th Avenue, Suite 241S
Topeka, KS 66612-1590
Phone: 785-296-3232
Phone: 877-579-6757
TTYD: 800-766-3777

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