Connie O'Brien
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Politician Teacher | |
| Work field | Academia Politics | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 12 October 1946 | |
| Age | 78 years | |
| Politics: | Republican Party |
The details
Biography
Connie O'Brien (born October 12, 1946) is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 42nd district. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she has served since 2009.
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.
Issue positions
O'Brien's official site lists her priorities as taxes, education, energy, traditional values, immigration, second amendment rights, and eminent domain.
Committee Leadership
- Children and Seniors (Chair)
Committee Membership
- Elections
- Social Services Budget
- Local Government
- Joint Committee on Kansas Security
Major donors
The top 5 donors to O'Brien's 2008 campaign:
- 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
| 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 | ||