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Robert Grant (Kansas politician)

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Robert Grant
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
1997 – December 10, 2013
Preceded byDonna Yoh
Succeeded byAdam Lusker
In office
1992–1995
Preceded bySam Roper
Succeeded byDonna Yoh
Personal details
Born(1948-11-28)November 28, 1948
Clovis, New Mexico
DiedDecember 9, 2015(2015-12-09) (aged 67)
Joplin, Missouri
Political partyDemocratic Party
ResidenceCherokee, Kansas
Alma materLabette 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

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  • Financial Institutions (Ranking Member)
  • Insurance (Ranking Member)
  • Transportation
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Joint Committee on State Building Construction (Chair)

Major donors

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The top five 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

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  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ^ Kansas Democratic Party - Rep. Bob Grant
  3. ^ Andrew Nash. "Rep. Bob Grant announces retirement". The Morning Sun. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
  4. ^ Obituary Robert “Bob” Grant
  5. ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Kansas House of Representatives
Representative from the 2nd district

1992–1995
Succeeded by
Preceded by Kansas House of Representatives
Representative from the 2nd district

1997–2013
Succeeded by