Jim Barone
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Jim Barone | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 13th district | |
In office January 13, 1997 – January 1, 2009 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | Bob Marshall |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | May 20, 1941
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Donita |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Frontenac |
Alma mater | Pittsburg State University |
James L. Barone (May 20, 1941) is a former Democratic member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 13th District.
Barone was one of two Democratic Senators to get campaign contributions from the Koch brothers. He was accused of sexual harassment of young interns and multiple abuses of power, removed from positions of leadership by his minority caucus, and defeated in the 2008 primary.[1]
References[]
- ^ Kendall, Justin (March 29, 2007). "Capitol Bully". The Pitch. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
External links[]
- Official Website at the Wayback Machine (archived July 31, 2007)
- Vote Smart James Barone
Categories:
- Kansas state senators
- 1941 births
- Living people
- Kansas Democrats
- People from Frontenac, Kansas
- 20th-century American politicians
- 21st-century American politicians
- Pittsburg State University alumni