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Summary

Governor Samuel 'Sam' D. Brownback

Full Name: Samuel 'Sam' D. Brownback
Office: Governor (KS), Republican
First 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

HR 4853 - Temporary Extension of Tax Relief
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 15, 2010 - Amends provisions of the "Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001" to extend expiration from December 31, 2010, to December 31, 2012 ...

HR 4213 - Unemployment Benefits Extension
Legislation (Nay)

July 21, 2010 - Requires states to determine whether an individual is eligible for emergency unemployment compensation or regular compensation if the individual meets the following criteria (Sec. ...

HR 4213 - Unemployment Benefits Extension
Legislation (Nay)

July 20, 2010 - Requires states to determine whether an individual is eligible for emergency unemployment compensation or regular compensation if the individual meets the following criteria (Sec. ...

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Recent Public Statements

Brownback Signs Two-Year Budget; Vetoes FY15 Corrections Budget

June 15, 2013 - Citing concerns for public safety, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed Senate Bill 171into law Saturday, the state's two-budget for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015, but ...

Gov. Brownback Signs Pro-Growth Tax Reform

June 13, 2013 - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed House Bill 2059 into law Thursday in Overland Park and Wichita, continuing the state's efforts to reduce the tax burden ...

Governor Signs KPERS Omnibus Bill

June 7, 2013 - Governor Sam Brownback signed House Bill 2213 Friday while attending the Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters 67th Annual Conference & Educational Workshop at the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 Citizens Against Government Waste Positions 98%
2010 National Taxpayers Union Positions on Tax and Spending 100%
2009 Citizens Against Government Waste Positions 77%
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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
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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
TDD/TTY: 800-766-3777

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