Robert Grant (Kansas politician)
Representative Robert (Bob) Grant | |
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Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office 1997–2013 1991–1994 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Clovis, New Mexico | November 28, 1948
Died | December 9, 2015 Joplin, Missouri | (aged 67)
Political party | Democratic Party |
Residence | Cherokee, Kansas |
Alma mater | Labette Community College |
Robert P. Grant (November 28, 1948 – December 9, 2015) was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district.[1] He served his first term from 1991 to 1994 and served from 1997 to 2013.
Prior to becoming a representative, Grant served as mayor of Cherokee for 16 years. Long active in the community, he was involved with the American Legion, West Mineral Eagles and Pittsburg Elks Lodge #412 and with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Cherokee Gun Club.[2]
Grant was married to his wife Lynn for 39 years. They have a daughter and two grandchildren.
He announced he would be retiring effective December 10, 2013.[3] Grant died on December 9, 2015, at the age of 67 after a short illness.[4]
Committee membership[]
- Financial Institutions (Ranking Member)
- Insurance (Ranking Member)
- Transportation
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction (Chair)
Major donors[]
The top 5 donors to Grant's 2008 campaign came mostly from professional associations:[5]
- 1. Midwest Minerals $1,000
- 2. Kansas National Education Assoc $1,000
- 3. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
- 4. Kansas Optometric Assoc $800
- 5. Kansas Bankers Assoc $800
References[]
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ^ Kansas Democratic Party - Rep. Bob Grant
- ^ Andrew Nash. "Rep. Bob Grant announces retirement". The Morning Sun. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ Obituary Robert “Bob” Grant
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links[]
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Follow the Money campaign contributions:
- Kansas Democrats Biography
- Ballotpedia
- Mayors of places in Kansas
- Members of the Kansas House of Representatives
- Kansas Democrats
- 1948 births
- 2015 deaths
- People from Cherokee, Kansas
- People from Clovis, New Mexico
- Kansas politician stubs