Connie O'Brien
Connie O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kenny Wilk |
| Succeeded by | Jim Karleskint |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1946 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Edward O'Brien (1968–present) |
| Children | 11 |
| Alma mater | University of Saint Mary (BA) |
| Profession | Retired |
Connie O'Brien (born October 12, 1946) is a Republican and a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 42nd district. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she served from 2009 to 2017.[1]
O'Brien is currently President of Leavenworth County Republican Women and Vice Chair of the County Party. She previously served as Precinct Committee Woman and President of Kansas for Life.
O'Brien has a BA in Social Studies and Secondary Education from St. Mary College of Leavenworth. She has worked as a teacher in Basehor-Linwood, Leavenworth, and McLouth.[2]
Political positions
[edit]O'Brien's official site lists her priorities as taxes, education, energy, traditional values, immigration, second amendment rights, and eminent domain. The American Conservative Union gave her a lifetime rating of 86%.[3]
Committee Leadership
[edit]- Children and Seniors (Chair)
Committee Membership
[edit]- Elections
- Social Services Budget
- Local Government
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
Major donors
[edit]The top 5 donors to O'Brien's 2008 campaign:[4]
- 1. Leavenworth County Republican Central Cmte $2,500
- 2. O'Brien, Connie $587
- 3. Koch Industries $500
- 4. Restore America PAC $500
- 5. Kansas Insurance Agents $350
2014 Kansas House Elections
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Connie O'Brien (Incumbent) | 4,042 | 59.5% | |
| Democratic | Austin Lee Harris | 2,751 | 40.5% | |
| Total votes | 6,793 | 100 | ||
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Official Website
- Kansas Legislature - Connie O'Brien
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Follow the Money campaign contributions:
- Republican Party members of the Kansas House of Representatives
- People from Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Living people
- Women state legislators in Kansas
- Schoolteachers from Kansas
- American women educators
- 1946 births
- 21st-century American women politicians
- University of Saint Mary alumni
- 21st-century members of the Kansas Legislature