Tom Arpke

Tom Arpke
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 24th district
In office
January 9, 2013 – January 10, 2017
Preceded by Pete Brungardt
Personal details
Born (1952-02-06) February 6, 1952[1]
El Paso, Texas
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Beth Arpke
Residence Salina, Kansas
Alma mater Florida State University
Profession travel agent, consultant
Religion Christian

Tom Arpke is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 24th District since 2013.

Arpke is a Salina travel agent and consultant,[2] and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Florida State University. He and his wife, Beth, have five children. Arpke was elected to the Kansas House in 2010 and filed for the Senate race in 2012.[3]

Elections

2012

Arpke defeated incumbent Pete Brungardt in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012 by a 5,413-4,354 margin.[4][5] He defeated Democratic nominee Janice Norlin in the 2012 general election.[6]

Committee assignments

Sen. Arpke serves on these legislative committees:

Major donors

Some of the top contributors to Arpke's 2012 campaign, according to Project Vote Smart:[8]

In addition, a number of contributors gave $1,000 each.

References

  1. ↑ http://votesmart.org/candidate/107052/tom-arpke#.UftYa2RxtHs
  2. ↑ http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/members/sen_arpke_tom_1/ Kansas Legislature
  3. ↑ Project Vote Smart website
  4. ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 Primary (official),"
  5. ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
  6. ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results,"
  7. ↑ http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/members/sen_arpke_tom_1/ Kansas Legislature
  8. ↑ Project Vote Smart campaign contributions
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