Women in Elected State Offices 1919-2019

compiled by staff of the Reference Division State Library of Kansas Topeka, Kansas

State Library of Kansas State Documents Section Topeka, Kansas

April, 2019 Women in Elected Offices

*Last updated 4/23/2019

Name Office Dates

Lorraine (Lizzie) Wooster Superintendent of Public Instruction 1919-1923

Lillie Washabaugh State Printer 1957-1961

Elwill Shanahan Secretary of State 1966-1978

Joan Finney State Treasurer 1975-1991

Joan Finney Governor 1991-1995

Sally Thompson State Treasurer 1991-1998

Shelia Frahm Lieutenant Governor 1995-1996

Carla Stovall Attorney General 1995-2003

Kathleen Sebelius Insurance Commissioner 1995-2003

Kathleen Sebelius Governor 2003-2009

Lynn Jenkins State Treasurer 2003-2009

Sandy Praeger Insurance Commissioner 2003-2015

Laura Kelly Governor 2019-present

Vicki Schmidt Insurance Commissioner 2019-present

WOMEN LEGISLATORS IN THE

KANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

* Originally appointed to fill unexpired term of deceased husband.

** Originally appointed to fill unexpired term of husband who resigned.

State representatives serve two (2) year terms.

YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY 1919-1920 Mrs. Minnie J. Grinstead Liberal Seward 123 Lecturer Republican 1921-1922 Nellie Cline Larned Pawnee 91 Lawyer Democrat Mrs. Minnie J. Grinstead Liberal Seward 123 Lecturer Republican Mrs. Minnie J. Minnich Wellington Sumner 69 Social Worker Republican Mrs. Ida M. Walker Norton Norton 101 Journalist Republican 1923-1924 Nellie Cline Larned Pawnee 91 Lawyer Democrat Mrs. Minnie J. Grinstead Liberal Seward 123 Lecturer Republican Mrs. Ida M. Walker Norton Norton 101 Journalist Republican 1925-1926 Lovonia M. Donica Baynard Allen 17 Teacher Republican 1927-1928 Stella B. Haines Augusta Butler 53 Homemaker Republican 1929-1930 Stella B. Haines Augusta Butler 53 Homemaker Republican 1931-1932 Miss Kathryn O’Loughlin Hays Ellis 89 Lawyer Democrat 1935-1936 Mrs. Nettie H. Morss Howard Elk 48 Teacher Democrat 1941-1942 Miss Cora W. Shelton Salina Saline 63 Cafeteria Manager Democrat 1943-1944 Miss Cora W. Shelton Salina Saline 63 Cafeteria Manager Democrat 1947-1948 Mrs. Patricia A. Kininmonth Winfield Cowley 51 Housewife Republican 1949-1950 Mrs. Patricia A. Kininmonth Winfield Cowley 51 Housewife Republican 1951-1952 *Mrs. Nell Renn Arkansas City Cowley 50 Homemaker Republican 1953-1954 Mrs. Clarence Dickhut Scott City Scott 113 Housewife Democrat Mrs. Hobart Hoyt Lyons Rice 79 Housewife Republican Miss Mildred Otis Phillipsburg Phillips 87 Attorney Republican *Mrs. Nell Renn Arkansas City Cowley 50 Homemaker Republican 1955-1956 Mrs. Clarence Dickhut Scott City Scott 113 Housewife Democrat Mrs. Hobart Hoyt Lyons Rice 79 Housewife Republican Miss Mildred Otis Phillipsburg Phillips 87 Attorney Republican *Mrs. Nell Renn Arkansas City Cowley 50 Homemaker Republican 1957-1958 Miss Beatrice Jacquart Santana Haskell 121 Editor, Rentals Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY 1959-1960 *Mrs. (Thomas) Gladys Baughman Elk Falls Elk 48 Business Woman Democrat (1960 only) Miss Beatrice Jacquart Santana Haskell 121 Editor, Rentals Republican ** Mrs. (Edwin) Mary E. Stewart Stockton Rooks 88 Housewife Democrat Mrs. Fern Catherine Swearengen Hill City Graham 100 Housewife Democrat 1961-1962 *Mrs. Gladys Baughman Elk Falls Elk 48 Business Woman Democrat Miss Beatrice Jacquart Santana Haskell 121 Editor, Rentals Republican *Mrs. (Willard) Kathryn Murphy Bethel Wyandotte 9 Homemaker Democrat (1962 only) 1963-1964 Miss Beatrice Jacquart Santana Haskell 121 Editor, Rentals Republican *Mrs. (Hollace) Dollie E. Newell Stafford Stafford 76 Homemaker Republican (1964 only) 1965-1966 Mrs. Harriet Graham Wichita Sedgwick 65 Housewife Democrat Miss Beatrice Jacquart Santana Haskell 121 Editor, Rentals Republican *Mrs. Dollie Newell Stafford Stafford 77 Homemaker Republican 1967-1968 Mrs. Harriet Graham Wichita Sedgwick 65 Housewife Democrat 1969-1970 Josephine C. Younkin Junction City Geary 56 Homemaker Democrat 1971-1972 Glee Jones Hamlin Brown 53 Homemaker Republican Josephine C. Younkin Junction City Geary 56 Homemaker Democrat 1973-1974 Glee Jones Hamlin Brown 49 Homemaker Republican Ruth Luzzati Wichita Sedgwick 84 Homemaker Democrat Ruth Wilkin Topeka Shawnee 56 Homemaker Democrat Josephine C. Younkin Junction City Geary 64 Homemaker Democrat 1975-1976 Geneva J. Anderson Mulvane Sedgwick 101 Bank Teller, Homemaker Democrat Sharon Hess Wichita Sedgwick 87 Homemaker Republican Glee Jones Hamlin Brown 49 Homemaker Republican Ruth Luzzati Wichita Sedgwick 84 Homemaker Democrat Ardena Matlack Clearwater Sedgwick 93 Teacher, Homemaker Democrat Anita G. Niles Lebo Coffey 17 Teacher, Homemaker Democrat Marian K. Reynolds Cimarron Gray 115 Legal Secretary Democrat Ruth Wilkin Topeka Shawnee 56 Homemaker Democrat 1977-1978 Geneva J. Anderson Mulvane Sedgwick 101 Bank Teller, Homemaker Democrat Sharon Hess Wichita Sedgwick 87 Homemaker Republican Glee Jones Hamlin Brown 49 Homemaker Republican Ruth Luzzati Wichita Sedgwick 84 Homemaker Democrat Ardena Matlack Clearwater Sedgwick 93 Teacher, Homemaker Democrat Anita G. Niles Lebo Coffey 17 Teacher, Homemaker Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Belva J. Ott Wichita Sedgwick 92 Insurance Clerk Republican Kathryn Sughrue Dodge City Ford 116 Land Company Democrat Marjorie J. Thompson Winfield Cowley 78 Deputy County Treasurer Democrat Ruth Wilkin Topeka Shawnee 56 Homemaker Democrat 1979-1980 Geneva J. Anderson Mulvane Sedgwick 101 Bank Teller, Homemaker Democrat Jayne Anne Aylward Salina Saline 73 Farmer, Stockwoman Republican Betty Jo Charlton (1980 only) Lawrence Douglas 44 Housewife Democrat Rochelle Ruth Chronister Neodesha Wilson 9 Homemaker Republican *Mrs. (Roy) F. Mozelle Garrett Derby Sedgwick 99 Travel Agent Democrat (1980 only) Sharon Hess Gibson Wichita Sedgwick 87 Self-Employed Republican Karen L. Griffiths (1980 only) Newton Harvey 72 Attorney Republican Elaine R. Hassler Abilene Dickinson 67 Farmer, Former Teacher Republican Ruth Luzzati Wichita Sedgwick 84 Homemaker Democrat Ardena Matlack Clearwater Sedgwick 93 Teacher, Homemaker Democrat Anita G. Niles Lebo Coffey 17 Teacher, Homemaker Democrat Belva J. Ott Wichita Sedgwick 92 Insurance Clerk Republican Nina Jean Strahm Sabetha Nemaha 49 Technical Writer, Engineer Republican Kathryn Sughrue Dodge City Ford 116 Land Company Democrat Marjorie J. Thompson Winfield Cowley 78 Deputy County Treasurer Democrat Ruth Wilkin Topeka Shawnee 56 Homemaker Democrat 1981-1982 Denise C. Apt Iola Allen 10 Housewife Republican Jayne Anne Aylward Salina Saline 73 Farmer, Stockwoman Republican Jessie M. Branson Lawrence Douglas 44 Civic Worker/RN Democrat Betty Jo Charlton Lawrence Douglas 46 Housewife Democrat Rochelle Beach Chronister Neodesha Wilson 9 Homemaker Republican Wanda Fuller Wichita Sedgwick 87 Property Investment & Management Republican *F. Mozelle Garrett Derby Sedgwick 99 Travel Agent Democrat Karen L. Griffiths Newton Harvey 72 Attorney Republican Elaine R. Hassler Abilene Dickinson 68 Farmer, Former Teacher Republican Ruth Luzzati Wichita Sedgwick 84 Homemaker Democrat Ardena Matlack Clearwater Sedgwick 93 Teacher, Homemaker Democrat Dorothy Naddelle Nichols Ottawa Franklin 14 Restaurant Owner-Manager Republican Anita G. Niles Lebo Coffey 17 Farmer, Former Teacher Democrat Belva J. Ott Wichita Sedgwick 92 Executive Secretary Republican Nina Jean Strahm Sabetha Nemaha 49 Technical Writer, Freelance Engineer Republican Kathryn Sughrue Dodge City Ford 116 Farm/Ranch Land Owner & Manager Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Marjorie J. Thompson Winfield Cowley 78 Tax Clerk, City Treasurer’s Office Democrat Ruth Wilkin Topeka Shawnee 56 Homemaker Democrat 1983-1984 Joan E. Adam Atchison Atchison 48 Homemaker Democrat Denise C. Apt Iola Allen 10 Housewife Republican Jayne Anne Aylward Salina Saline 73 Farmer, Stockwoman Republican Elizabeth Baker Derby Sedgwick 82 Educator Republican Ginger A. Barr Auburn Shawnee 51 Cemeterian Republican Jessie M. Branson Lawrence Douglas 44 Housewife, Civic Worker Democrat Betty Jo Charlton Lawrence Douglas 46 Housewife Democrat Rochelle Beach Chronister Neodesha Wilson 9 Homemaker Republican Reba L. Cobb Galva McPherson 73 Business Manager Republican Dorothy H. Flottman Winfield Cowley 78 Accountant Republican Wanda Fuller Wichita Sedgwick 87 Property Investment & Management Republican Elaine R. Hassler Abilene Dickinson 68 Farmer, Teacher Republican Mary Jane Johnson Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Rental Management Republican Ruth Luzzati Wichita Sedgwick 84 Homemaker Democrat Ardena Matlack Clearwater Sedgwick 93 Homemaker Democrat Dorothy Naddelle Nichols Ottawa Franklin 14 Restaurant Owner-Manager Republican Anita G. Niles Lebo Coffey 17 Farmer Democrat Susan Roenbaugh Lewis Stafford 114 Housewife & Mother Republican Judith C. Runnels Topeka Shawnee 56 Nurse Democrat Kathryn Sughrue Dodge City Ford 116 Farm/Ranch Land Owner & Manager Democrat Joan Wagnon Topeka Shawnee 55 YWCA Executive Director Democrat **Mrs. (Fred) Patricia (Patt) Baxter Springs Cherokee 1 Farm Partner Democrat Weaver (1984 only) Donna L. Whiteman (1984 only) Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat 1985-1986 Joan E. Adam Atchison Atchison 48 Homemaker Democrat Denise C. Apt Iola Allen 10 Housewife Republican Jayne Anne Aylward Salina Saline 73 Farmer, Stockwoman Republican Elizabeth Baker Derby Sedgwick 82 Educator Republican Ginger A. Barr Auburn Shawnee 51 Cemeterian Republican Jessie M. Branson Lawrence Douglas 44 Housewife, Civic Worker Democrat Nancy J. Brown Stanley Johnson 27 Executive Director, Kansas Republican Association of Townships Betty Jo Charlton Lawrence Douglas 46 Housewife Democrat Rochelle Beach Chronister Neodesha Wilson 9 Homemaker Republican Dorothy H. Flottman Winfield Cowley 78 Accountant Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Wanda Fuller Wichita Sedgwick 87 Property Investment & Management Republican Diane A. Gjerstad Wichita Sedgwick 98 Student Democrat Elaine R. Hassler Abilene Dickinson 68 Farmer, Teacher Republican Martha Jenkins Leavenworth Leavenworth 42 Law Student Republican Mary Jane Johnson Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Rental Management Republican Ruth Luzzati Wichita Sedgwick 84 Homemaker Democrat Dorothy Naddelle Nichols Ottawa Franklin 14 Owner/Lessor Commercial Real Republican Estate JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Sales Associate Republican Susan Roenbaugh Lewis Stafford 114 Housewife & Mother Republican Judith C. Runnels Topeka Shawnee 56 Nurse Democrat Kathryn Sughrue Dodge City Ford 116 Farmer Rancher Democrat Joan Wagnon Topeka Shawnee 55 YWCA Executive Director Democrat **Patricia (Patt) Weaver Baxter Springs Cherokee 1 Farm Partner Democrat Donna L. Whiteman Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat 1987-1988 Joan E. Adam Atchison Atchison 48 Homemaker Democrat Barbara P. Allen (1988 only) Prairie Village Johnson 21 Attorney Republican Denise C. Apt Iola Allen 10 Housewife Republican Jayne Anne Aylward Salina Saline 73 Farmer, Stockwoman Republican Elizabeth Baker Derby Sedgwick 82 Educator, Sales Representative Republican Ginger A. Barr Auburn Shawnee 51 Cemeterian Republican Isabel “Belle” Borum (1988 only) Wichita Sedgwick 88 Retired Teacher, Librarian Republican Jessie M. Branson Lawrence Douglas 44 Housewife, Civic Worker Democrat Nancy J. Brown Stanley Johnson 27 Executive Director, Kansas Republican Association of Townships Betty Jo Charlton Lawrence Douglas 46 Housewife Democrat Rochelle Beach Chronister Neodesha Wilson 9 Homemaker Republican Cindy Empson Independence Montgomery 8 Registered Nurse & Office Manager Republican Dorothy H. Flottman Winfield Cowley 78 Accountant Republican Wanda Fuller Wichita Sedgwick 87 Property Investment & Management Republican Diane A. Gjerstad Wichita Sedgwick 98 Legislator Democrat Elaine R. Hassler Abilene Dickinson 68 Farmer, Teacher Republican Martha Jenkins Leavenworth Leavenworth 42 Law Student Republican Mary Jane Johnson Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Rental Management Republican Connie Ames Kennard Wichita Sedgwick 84 Receptionist, Secretary Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Sales Associate Republican Susan Roenbaugh Lewis Stafford 114 Housewife & Mother Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Carol H. Sader Prairie Village Johnson 22 Legal Editor Democrat Debara “Debbie” K. Schauf Mulvane Sedgwick 81 Realtor, Home Builder, Appraiser Republican Kathleen Gilligan Sebelius Topeka Shawnee 56 Consultant Democrat Kathryn Sughrue Dodge City Ford 116 Farmer Rancher Democrat Joan Wagnon Topeka Shawnee 55 YWCA Executive Director Democrat Elaine Wells Carbondale Osage 13 Health Care Administrator Democrat Donna L. Whiteman Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat 1989-1990 Joan E. Adam Atchison Atchison 48 Homemaker Democrat Barbara P. Allen Prairie Village Johnson 21 Attorney Republican Jayne Anne Aylward Salina Saline 73 Farmer, Stockwoman Republican Elizabeth Baker Derby Sedgwick 82 Educator, Sales Representative Republican Ginger A. Barr Auburn Shawnee 51 Cemeterian Republican Isabel “Belle” Borum Wichita Sedgwick 88 Retired Teacher, Librarian Republican Jessie M. Branson Lawrence Douglas 44 Housewife, Civic Worker Democrat Nancy J. Brown Stanley Johnson 27 Association Director Republican Betty Jo Charlton Lawrence Douglas 46 Housewife Democrat Rochelle Beach Chronister Neodesha Wilson 9 Homemaker Republican Cindy Empson Independence Montgomery 8 Registered Nurse & Office Manager Republican Denise Everhart Tecumseh Shawnee 59 Attorney Democrat Dorothy H. Flottman Winfield Cowley 78 Retired Accountant Republican Joann Flower Oskaloosa Jefferson 47 Homemaker & Registered Nurse Republican Wanda Fuller Wichita Sedgwick 87 Property Investment & Management Republican Diane A. Gjerstad Wichita Sedgwick 98 Legislator Democrat Sheila Hochhauser Manhattan Riley 67 Attorney Democrat Katha Hurt Manhattan Riley 66 Teacher Democrat Martha Jenkins Leavenworth Leavenworth 42 Attorney Republican Mary Jane Johnson Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Rental Management Republican Barbara Lawrence Wichita Sedgwick 84 Teacher Republican Eloise Lynch Salina Saline 71 Teacher Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Sales Associate Republican Verdis Robinson (1989 SS only) Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Public Employee Democrat Susan Roenbaugh Lewis Stafford 114 Housewife & Mother Republican Carol H. Sader Prairie Village Johnson 22 Legal Editor Democrat Ellen B. Samuelson Newton Harvey 99 Development Office, Home Economist Republican Debara “Debbie” K. Schauf Mulvane Sedgwick 81 Realtor, Home Builder, Appraiser Republican Kathleen Gilligan Sebelius Topeka Shawnee 56 Consultant Democrat Bettie Sue Shumway Ottawa Franklin 14 Retired Teacher Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Kathryn Sughrue Dodge City Ford 116 Farmer Rancher Democrat Joan Wagnon Topeka Shawnee 55 YWCA Executive Director Democrat Elaine Wells – (changed to Carbondale Osage 13 Health Care Administrator, Business Democrat, Republican Party 1990) Owner Republican Donna L. Whiteman Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat 1991-1992 Joan E. Adam Atchison Atchison 48 Homemaker Democrat Barbara P. Allen Prairie Village Johnson 21 Attorney Republican Elizabeth Baker Derby Sedgwick 82 Educator, Sales Representative Republican Lisa L. Benlon Shawnee Johnson 17 Accounting Office Manager Republican Georgia Walton Bradford Wichita Sedgwick 94 Education Administrator Republican Nancy J. Brown Stanley Johnson 27 Association Director Republican Betty Jo Charlton Lawrence Douglas 46 Housewife Democrat Rochelle Beach Chronister Neodesha Wilson 13 Homemaker Republican Darlene Cornfield Valley Center Sedgwick 90 Homemaker Republican Ann Cozine Mulvane Sumner 81 Registered Nurse Democrat Carol Dawson Russell Russell 110 Substitute Teacher Republican Cindy Empson Independence Montgomery 12 Registered Nurse & Office Manager Republican Denise Everhart Tecumseh Shawnee 59 Attorney Democrat Dorothy H. Flottman Winfield Cowley 78 Retired Accountant Republican Joann Flower Oskaloosa Jefferson 47 Homemaker & Registered Nurse Republican Wanda Fuller Wichita Sedgwick 87 Property Investment & Management Republican Ruby Gilbert (1992 only) Wichita Sedgwick 89 Housewife Democrat Diane A. Gjerstad Wichita Sedgwick 98 Legislator Democrat Ruth Ann Hackler Olathe Johnson 15 Part-time Legal Secretary Democrat Joan Hamilton Topeka Shawnee 51 Attorney Democrat Sheila Hochhauser Manhattan Riley 66 Attorney Democrat Mary Jane Johnson Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Rental Management Republican Barbara Lawrence Wichita Sedgwick 84 Teacher Republican Eloise Lynch Salina Saline 71 Teacher Democrat Judith K. Macy DeSoto Johnson 43 Attorney Democrat Janice Pauls (1992 only) Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Sales Associate Republican Sandy Praeger Lawrence Douglas 44 Bank Executive Republican Carol H. Sader Prairie Village Johnson 22 Legal Editor Democrat Ellen B. Samuelson Newton Harvey 74 Development Office, Home Economist Republican Kathleen Gilligan Sebelius Topeka Shawnee 56 Consultant Democrat Stevi Stephens Tonganoxie Leavenworth 42 Environmentalist, Publishing Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 99 Small Business Owner, Investor Republican Joan Wagnon Topeka Shawnee 55 YWCA Executive Director Democrat Elaine Wells Carbondale Osage 59 Insurance Agent, Business Owner Republican Gwen Welshimer Wichita Sedgwick 88 Real Estate Broker, Appraiser Democrat Donna L. Whiteman (1991 only) Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat 1993-1994 Barbara P. Allen Prairie Village Johnson 21 Attorney Republican Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Lisa L. Benlon Shawnee Johnson 17 Accounting Office Manager Republican Nancy J. Brown Stanley Johnson 27 Association Director Republican Betty Jo Charlton Lawrence Douglas 46 Housewife, Public Service Democrat Rochelle Beach Chronister Neodesha Wilson 13 Homemaker Republican Darlene Cornfield Valley Center Sedgwick 90 Homemaker Republican Carol Dawson Russell Russell 110 Substitute Teacher, Homemaker Republican Cindy Empson Independence Montgomery 12 Registered Nurse & Office Manager Republican Denise Everhart Tecumseh Shawnee 59 Attorney Democrat Joann Flower Oskaloosa Jefferson 47 Homemaker & Registered Nurse Republican Joanne Freeborn Concordia Cloud 107 Homemaker & Teacher Republican Wanda Fuller (1993 only) Wichita Sedgwick 87 Property Investment & Management Republican Ruby Gilbert Wichita Sedgwick 89 Housewife Democrat Greta Goodwin Winfield Cowley 78 Legal Assistant Democrat Sheila Hochhauser Manhattan Riley 66 Attorney Democrat Eloise Lynch Salina Saline 71 Teacher Democrat Judith K. Macy DeSoto Johnson 43 Attorney Democrat Lori J. Majure (1994 only) Merriam Johnson 23 Account Manager Democrat Laura McClure Osborne Osborne 119 Homemaker Democrat Kay O’Connor Olathe Johnson 14 Accountant, Retired Teacher Republican Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Pat Huggins Pettey Kansas City Wyandotte 31 Teacher Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Sales Associate Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Freelance Writer Democrat Carol H. Sader Prairie Village Johnson 22 Legal Editor Democrat Ellen B. Samuelson Newton Harvey 74 Development Office, Home Economist Republican Kathleen Gilligan Sebelius Topeka Shawnee 56 Consultant Democrat Sabrina Standifer Wichita Sedgwick 103 Computer Consultant Democrat Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 99 Small Business Owner, Investor Republican Joan Wagnon Topeka Shawnee 55 YWCA Executive Director Democrat Carolyn Winhold Salina Saline 69 Social Services Coordinator Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Elaine Wells Carbondale Osage 59 Insurance Agent, Business Owner Republican Gwen Welshimer Wichita Sedgwick 88 Real Estate Broker Democrat 1995-1996 Barbara P. Allen Prairie Village Johnson 21 Attorney Republican Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Lisa L. Benlon Shawnee Johnson 17 Accounting Office Manager Republican Rochelle Chronister (1995 only) Neodesha Wilson 13 Homemaker Republican Mary C. Compton (1996 only) Fredonia Wilson 13 Retied School Para-Professional Republican Darlene Cornfield Valley Center Sedgwick 90 Homemaker Republican Carol Dawson Russell Russell 110 Homemaker & Substitute Teacher Republican Cindy Empson Independence Montgomery 12 Registered Nurse Republican Geraldine Flaharty (1996 only) Wichita Sedgwick 98 Teacher Democrat Joann Flower Oskaloosa Jefferson 47 Farm Business & Registered Nurse Republican Joanne Freeborn Concordia Cloud 107 Farm Owner & Teacher Republican Ruby Gilbert Wichita Sedgwick 89 Housewife Democrat Phyllis Gilmore Olathe Johnson 27 Social Worker Republican Greta Goodwin Winfield Cowley 78 Legal Assistant Democrat Jill Grant Topeka Shawnee 55 Attorney Republican Sheila Hochhauser Manhattan Riley 66 Attorney Democrat Salina Saline 69 Middle School Teacher Republican Becky Hutchins Holton Jackson 50 Homemaker Republican Nancy A. Kirk Topeka Shawnee 56 Nursing Home Administrator Democrat Wichita Sedgwick 91 Financial & Insurance Executive Republican Laura McClure Osborne Osborne 119 Homemaker Democrat Kay O’Connor Olathe Johnson 14 Accountant, Retired Teacher Republican Belva Ott Wichita Sedgwick 92 Small Business Owner Republican Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Pat Huggins Pettey Kansas City Wyandotte 31 Teacher Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Sales Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Freelance Writer Democrat Ellen B. Samuelson Newton Harvey 74 Development Office, Home Economist Republican Sabrina Standifer Wichita Sedgwick 103 Computer Consultant Democrat Dixie Toelkes Topeka Shawnee 53 Educator Democrat Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 99 Small Business Owner, Investor Republican Shari Weber Herington Dickinson 68 Program Director Republican Gwen Welshimer Wichita Sedgwick 88 Real Estate Broker Democrat Donna “Dee” Yoh Pittsburg Crawford 2 Communication Profile Analyst Republican 1997-1998 Barbara P. Allen Prairie Village Johnson 21 Attorney Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Lisa L. Benlon Shawnee Johnson 17 Accounting Office Manager Republican Mary C. Compton Fredonia Wilson 13 Retired School Para-Professional Republican Martha (Marti) Crow Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Attorney Democrat Cindy Empson Independence Montgomery 12 Registered Nurse Republican Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Teacher Democrat Joann Flower Oskaloosa Jefferson 47 Homemaker & Registered Nurse Republican Joanne Freeborn Concordia Cloud 107 Homemaker & Teacher Republican Ruby Gilbert Wichita Sedgwick 89 Housewife Democrat Phyllis Gilmore Olathe Johnson 27 Social Worker Republican Deena Horst Salina Saline 69 Middle School Teacher Republican Becky Hutchins Holton Jackson 50 Homemaker Republican Nancy A. Kirk Topeka Shawnee 56 Nursing Home Administrator Democrat Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Financial & Insurance Executive Republican *Margaret E. Long (1998 only) Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Administrative Accountant Democrat Peggy L. Long Hamilton Greenwood 76 Office Manager Republican Laura McClure Osborne Osborne 119 Homemaker Democrat Kay O’Connor Olathe Johnson 14 Accountant, Retired Teacher Republican Peggy Palmer Augusta Butler 77 Realtor Republican Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Ethel Peterson Dodge City Ford 116 Teacher Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican Gerry Ray Overland Park Johnson 20 Consultant Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Freelance Journalist Democrat Ellen B. Samuelson Newton Harvey 74 Development Office, Home Economist Republican Washington Washington 106 Farmer & Business Manager Republican Bonnie J. Sharp Kansas City Wyandotte 31 Free-Lance Publicist Democrat Judy Showalter Winfield Cowley 78 Registered Nurse Democrat Sue Storm Overland Park Johnson 22 Teacher Democrat Dixie Toelkes Topeka Shawnee 53 Educator Democrat Billie D. Vining Wichita Sedgwick 90 Former Legal Secretary & Realtor Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 99 Small Business Owner, Investor Republican Shari Weber Herington Dickinson 68 Program Director Republican Gwen Welshimer Wichita Sedgwick 88 Real Estate Broker, Appraiser Democrat 1999-2000 Barbara P. Allen Prairie Village Johnson 21 Attorney Republican Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Wichita Sedgwick 95 Financial Secretary-Treasurer/ Democrat Supply & Distribution Technician Lisa L. Benlon Shawnee Johnson 17 Accounting Office Manager Republican Mary C. Compton Fredonia Wilson 13 Retired School Para-Professional Republican Martha (Marti) Crow Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Attorney Democrat Cindy Empson Independence Montgomery 12 Registered Nurse Republican Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Teacher Democrat Joann Flower Oskaloosa Jefferson 47 Homemaker & Registered Nurse Republican Joanne Freeborn Concordia Cloud 107 Farm Owner & Retired Teacher Republican Ruby Gilbert Wichita Sedgwick 89 Housewife Democrat Phyllis Gilmore (1999 only) Olathe Johnson 27 Social Worker Republican Cindy Hermes Topeka Shawnee 51 Community Volunteer & Former Public Republican Employee Deena Horst Salina Saline 69 Middle School Teacher Republican Becky Hutchins Holton Jackson 50 Homemaker Republican Lynn Jenkins Topeka Shawnee 52 Certified Public Accountant Republican Nancy A. Kirk Topeka Shawnee 56 Nursing Home Administrator Democrat Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Financial & Insurance Executive Republican Patricia Lightner Overland Park Johnson 29 Attorney Republican *Mrs. (Steve) Kathe Lloyd Clay Center Clay 64 Real Estate Appraiser Republican *Margaret E. Long Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Administrative Accountant Democrat Peggy L. Long Hamilton Greenwood 76 Office Manager/Personnel Supervisor Republican Laura McClure Osborne Osborne 119 Homemaker Democrat Judy Morrison (2000 only) Shawnee Johnson 23 Homemaker Republican Kay O’Connor Olathe Johnson 14 Accountant, Retired Teacher Republican Peggy Palmer Augusta Butler 77 Realtor Republican Janice L. Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Ethel M. Peterson Dodge City Ford 116 Retired Teacher Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican Gerry Ray Overland Park Johnson 20 Consultant Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Freelance Journalist Democrat Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farmer & Business Manager Republican Bonnie J. Sharp Kansas City Wyandotte 31 Free-Lance Publicist Democrat Judy Showalter Winfield Cowley 78 Registered Nurse Democrat Sue Storm Overland Park Johnson 22 Teacher Democrat Dixie Toelkes Topeka Shawnee 53 Educator Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Billie D. Vining Wichita Sedgwick 90 Realtor & Former Legal Secretary Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 99 Small Business Owner, Investor Republican Shari Weber Herington Dickinson 68 Program Director Republican Gwen Welshimer Wichita Sedgwick 88 Real Estate Broker & Appraiser Democrat 2001-2002 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Melany Barnes Wichita Sedgwick 95 Financial Secretary-Treasurer/ Democrat Supply & Distribution Technician Lisa L. Benlon Shawnee Johnson 17 Property Owner & Manager Republican Mary C. Compton Fredonia Wilson 13 Retired School Para-Professional Republican Martha (Marti) Crow Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Attorney Democrat Willa DeCastro Wichita Sedgwick 96 RN/School Nurse Republican Karen M. DiVita (DiVita-Johnson in Overland Park Johnson 16 Attorney Republican 2002) Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Retired Teacher Democrat Joanne Freeborn Concordia Cloud 107 Homemaker & Teacher Republican Ruby Gilbert Wichita Sedgwick 89 Housewife Democrat Lana Gordon Topeka Shawnee 52 Business Owner Republican Cindy Hermes Topeka Shawnee 51 Community Volunteer Republican Deena Horst Salina Saline 69 Middle School Art Teacher Republican Becky Hutchins Holton Jackson 50 Homemaker Republican Bonnie Huy Wichita Sedgwick 87 Retired from Aviation Industry Republican Mary Kauffman Hutchinson Reno 101 Mobile Home Court Owner, Republican Accountant Nancy A. Kirk Topeka Shawnee 56 Nursing Home Administrator Democrat Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Insurance Agency Owner Republican Patricia Lightner Overland Park Johnson 29 Attorney Republican *Kathe Lloyd Clay Center Clay 64 Real Estate Appraiser Republican Judith Loganbill Wichita Sedgwick 86 Elementary Teacher Democrat *Margaret E. Long Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Administrative Accountant Democrat Peggy L. Long Madison Greenwood 76 Office Manager/Personnel Supervisor Republican Laura McClure Osborne Osborne 119 Homemaker Democrat Judy Morrison Shawnee Johnson 23 Homemaker Republican Peggy Palmer Augusta Butler 77 Realtor Republican Janice L. Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Ethel M. Peterson Dodge City Ford 116 Retired Educator Democrat Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 18 Software Engineer Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican Gerry Ray Overland Park Johnson 20 Retired Consultant Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Freelance Journalist Democrat Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farmer & Business Manager Republican Bonnie J. Sharp Kansas City Wyandotte 31 Free-Lance Publicist Democrat Judy Showalter Winfield Cowley 78 Registered Nurse Democrat Sue Storm Overland Park Johnson 22 Teacher Democrat Dixie Toelkes (2001 only) Topeka Shawnee 53 Educator Democrat Shari Weber Herington Dickinson 68 Former Non-Profit Administrator Republican Gwen Welshimer Wichita Sedgwick 88 Real Estate Broker & Appraiser Democrat Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat 2003-2004 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Patricia Barbieri-Lightner Overland Park Johnson 29 Attorney Republican Manhattan Riley 66 Investor Democrat Mary C. Compton Fredonia Wilson 13 Retired School Para-Professional Republican Barbara Craft Junction City Geary 65 Retired Small Business Owner Republican Martha (Marti) Crow Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Attorney Democrat Willa DeCastro Wichita Sedgwick 96 RN/School Nurse Republican *Kathe (was Lloyd) Decker Clay Center Clay 64 Real Estate Appraiser Republican Oletha Faust-Goudeau (2004 only) Wichita Sedgwick 84 Photographer Democrat Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Retired Teacher Democrat Joanne Freeborn Concordia Cloud 107 Farm Owner & Former Teacher Republican Ruby Gilbert Wichita Sedgwick 89 Housewife Democrat Lana Gordon Topeka Shawnee 52 Business Owner Republican Deena Horst Salina Saline 69 Middle School Art Teacher Republican Terrie Huntington Mission Hills Johnson 25 Community Volunteer Republican Becky Hutchins Holton Jackson 50 Homemaker Republican Bonnie Huy Wichita Sedgwick 87 Retired from Aviation Industry Republican Mary Kauffman Hutchinson Reno 101 Mobile Home Court Owner, Republican Accountant Nancy A. Kirk Topeka Shawnee 56 Nursing Home Administrator Democrat Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Insurance Agency Owner Republican Judith Loganbill Wichita Sedgwick 86 Elementary Teacher Democrat *Margaret E. Long Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Retired Administrative Accountant Democrat Peggy L. Long in 2003 Madison-2003 Greenwood 76 Office Manager/Personnel Supervisor Republican Peggy Long-Mast in 2004 Emporia-2004 Lyon

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Judy Morrison Shawnee Johnson 23 Homemaker Republican Shawnee Johnson 18 Retired Medical Administrator Republican Janice L. Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Ethel M. Peterson (2003 only) Dodge City Ford 116 Retired Educator Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Freelance Journalist Democrat Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farmer & Business Manager Republican H. Jan Scoggins-Waite (2004 only) Dodge City Ford 119 Life Insurance Broker Democrat Bonnie J. Sharp Kansas City Wyandotte 31 Retired Publicist Democrat Stephanie Sharp Lenexa Johnson 17 Former Governmental Relations Republican Advocate/Consultant Judy Showalter Winfield Cowley 78 Registered Nurse Democrat Sue Storm Overland Park Johnson 22 Teacher Democrat Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat 2005-2006 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Virginia B. Beamer Oakley Logan 118 Retired County Commissioner Republican Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Investor Democrat Leawood Johnson 28 Attorney Republican Barbara Craft Junction City Geary 65 Retired Small Business Owner Republican Martha (Marti) Crow Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Attorney Democrat Willa DeCastro Wichita Sedgwick 96 RN/School Nurse Republican *Kathe (was Lloyd) Decker Clay Center Clay 64 Real Estate Appraiser Republican Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 84 Photographer Democrat Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Retired Teacher Democrat Joanne E. Flower (replaced Lee Oskaloosa Jefferson 47 Retired Nurse Republican Tafanelli when he was in Iraq in 2005) Joanne Freeborn Concordia Cloud 107 Farm Owner & Former Teacher Republican Delia Garcia Wichita Sedgwick 103 Restaurant Assistant Manager Democrat Lana Gordon Topeka Shawnee 52 Business Owner Republican Deena Horst Salina Saline 69 Middle School Art Teacher Republican Terrie Huntington Mission Hills Johnson 25 Community Volunteer Republican Becky Hutchins Holton Jackson 50 Homemaker Republican Bonnie Huy Wichita Sedgwick 87 Retired from Aviation Industry Republican Kasha Kelley Arkansas City Cowley 79 Business Executive Republican Patricia Kilpatrick Overland Park Johnson 29 Public Relations Consultant Republican Nancy A. Kirk Topeka Shawnee 56 Nursing Home Administrator Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Insurance Agency Owner Republican Judith Loganbill Wichita Sedgwick 86 Elementary Teacher Democrat *Margaret E. Long Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Retired Administrative Accountant Democrat Topeka Shawnee 53 Training Company Owner Democrat Peggy Mast (Long till 2004) Emporia Lyon 76 Office Manager Republican Pittsburg Crawford 3 Homemaker & Volunteer Democrat Melody Miller Wichita Sedgwick 89 Business Owner Democrat Judy Morrison Shawnee Johnson 23 Model Republican Janice L. Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 18 Software Engineer Republican JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Journalist & Graduate Student Democrat Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farm Business Manager Republican Bonnie J. Sharp Kansas City Wyandotte 31 Retired Publicist Democrat Stephanie Sharp Lenexa Johnson 17 Consultant Republican Judy Showalter (2005 only) Winfield Cowley 78 Registered Nurse Democrat Sue Storm Overland Park Johnson 22 Teacher Democrat Shari Weber Herington Dickinson 68 Trade Association Executive Republican Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Brenda (Kay) Wolf (2006 only) Prairie Village Johnson 21 Client Services Director Republican 2007-2008 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Virginia B. Beamer Oakley Logan 118 Retired County Commissioner Republican Concordia Cloud 107 Automobile Dealer Republican Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Investor Democrat Pat Colloton Leawood Johnson 28 Attorney Republican Barbara Craft Junction City Geary 65 Retired Small Business Owner Republican Martha (Marti) Crow Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Attorney Democrat Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 84 Photographer & Community Activist Democrat Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Retired Teacher Democrat Delia Garcia Wichita Sedgwick 103 Restaurant Assistant Manager in Democrat 2007, College Instructor in 2008 Lana Gordon Topeka Shawnee 52 Business Owner Republican Deena Horst Salina Saline 69 Middle School Art Teacher Republican Terrie Huntington Mission Hills Johnson 25 Community Volunteer Republican Kasha Kelley Arkansas City Cowley 79 Business Executive Republican Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Insurance Agency Owner Republican Judith Loganbill Wichita Sedgwick 86 Elementary Teacher Democrat *Margaret E. Long Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Retired Administrative Accountant Democrat Ann Mah Topeka Shawnee 53 Training Company Owner Democrat Peggy Mast (Long till 2004) Emporia Lyon 76 Office Manager Republican Melody McCray-Miller (Miller in Wichita Sedgwick 89 Business Owner Democrat 2005-2006) Julie Menghini Pittsburg Crawford 3 Homemaker & Volunteer Democrat Judy Morrison Shawnee Johnson 23 Model Republican Cindy Neighbor Shawnee Johnson 18 Public Relations & Marketing Democrat Shirley L. Palmer Ft. Scott Bourbon 4 Retired Teacher Democrat Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican (2008 only) Lenexa Johnson 17 RN & Outreach Coordinator Republican L. Candy Ruff Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Journalist & Graduate Student Democrat Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farm Business Manager Republican Stephanie Sharp ( 2007 only) Lenexa Johnson 17 Consultant Republican Overland Park Johnson 29 Education Researcher Republican Sue Storm Overland Park Johnson 22 Teacher Democrat Topeka Shawnee 56 Substitute Teacher Democrat Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Brenda (Kay) Wolf Prairie Village Johnson 21 Client Services Director Republican 2009-2010 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Melany Barnes (2010 only) Wichita Sedgwick 95 Supply & Distribution Democrat Lisa Benlon Overland Park Johnson 22 Governmental Relations Republican (2010 only) Mission Johnson 25 Retired Anesthesiologist Republican Elaine Bowers Concordia Cloud 107 Automobile Dealer Republican Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Investor Democrat Pat Colloton Leawood Johnson 28 Attorney Republican Barbara Craft Junction City Geary 65 Retired Small Business Owner Republican Martha (Marti) Crow Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Attorney Democrat Wichita Sedgwick 84 Marketing Consultant Democrat Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Retired Teacher Democrat Overland Park Johnson 19 Retired College Professor Democrat Delia Garcia Wichita Sedgwick 103 Restaurant Manager Democrat Lana Gordon Topeka Shawnee 52 Customer Service Representative Republican Deena Horst Salina Saline 69 Middle School Art Teacher Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Terrie Huntington (2009 only) Mission Hills Johnson 25 Community Volunteer Republican Kasha Kelley Arkansas City Cowley 79 Business Executive Republican Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Insurance Agency Owner Republican Judith Loganbill Wichita Sedgwick 86 Reading Resource Teacher Democrat *Margaret E. Long Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Retired Administrative Accountant Democrat Ann Mah Topeka Shawnee 53 Training Company Owner Democrat Peggy Mast (Long till 2004) Emporia Lyon 76 Office Manager Republican Melody McCray-Miller (Miller in Wichita Sedgwick 89 Business Owner Democrat 2005-2006) was temporarily Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Defense Contractor & Army Reservist Democrat replaced as of 2/25/09 by Don Navinsky when she was deployed to Iraq. She returned in the 2010 session. Julie Menghini Pittsburg Crawford 3 Homemaker & Volunteer Democrat Cindy Neighbor Shawnee Johnson 18 Public Relations & Marketing Democrat Connie O’Brien Tonganoxie Leavenworth 42 Retired Special Education Teacher Republican Shirley L. Palmer Ft. Scott Bourbon 4 Retired Teacher Democrat Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican Jill Quigley Lenexa Johnson 17 RN & Outreach Coordinator Republican Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farm Business Manager Republican Sheryl Spalding Overland Park Johnson 29 Education Researcher Republican Annie Tietze Topeka Shawnee 56 Substitute Teacher Democrat Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Brenda (Kay) Wolf Prairie Village Johnson 21 Business Owner Republican 2011-2012 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Barbara Bollier Mission Johnson 25 Retired Anesthesiologist Republican Elaine Bowers Concordia Cloud 107 Automobile Dealer Republican Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Property Owner & Investor Democrat Pat Colloton Leawood Johnson 28 Attorney Republican Gail Finney Wichita Sedgwick 84 Marketing Consultant Democrat Geraldine Flaharty Wichita Sedgwick 98 Retired Teacher Democrat Jana Goodman Leavenworth Leavenworth 41 Substitute Teacher & Property Republican Manager Lana Gordon Topeka Shawnee 52 Customer Service Representative Republican TerriLois Gregory Baldwin City Douglas 10 Bookkeeper Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Lenexa Johnson 16 Homemaker Republican Kasha Kelley Arkansas City Cowley 79 Business Executive Republican Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer & Homemaker Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 91 Insurance Agency Owner Republican Judith Loganbill Wichita Sedgwick 86 Reading Resource Teacher Democrat Ann Mah Topeka Shawnee 53 Training Company Owner Democrat Peggy Mast (Long till 2004) Emporia Lyon 76 Retired Office Manager Republican Melody McCray-Miller (Miller in Wichita Sedgwick 89 Business Owner Democrat 2005-2006) Melanie Meier Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Defense Contractor & Army Reservist Democrat Lenexa Johnson 17 Homemaker Republican Susan Mosier – became Medicaid Manhattan Riley 67 Ophthalmologist Republican Director in KDHE 02-02-2012 Connie O’Brien Tonganoxie Leavenworth 42 Retired Special Education Teacher Republican Charlotte O’Hara Overland Park Johnson 27 Property Owner & Investor Republican Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat JoAnn Pottorff Wichita Sedgwick 83 Real Estate Agent Republican Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farm Business Manager Republican Sheryl Spalding Overland Park Johnson 29 Retired Education Researcher Republican Annie Tietze Topeka Shawnee 56 Substitute Teacher Democrat Parker Linn 4 Cattle Rancher & Information Republican Technology Ponka-We Victors Wichita Sedgwick 103 Community Support Worker Democrat Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Brenda (Kay) Wolf Prairie Village Johnson 21 Business Owner Republican Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Hospital Business Director Democrat 2013-2014 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Sue Boldra Hays Ellis 111 University Educator Republican Barbara Bollier Mission Johnson 21 Retired Anesthesiologist Republican Carolyn Bridges Wichita Sedgwick 83 School Administrator/Retail Properties Democrat Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Investment Property Manager Democrat Overland Park Johnson 19 School Media Consultant Republican Beloit Mitchell 107 Medical Director Republican Salina Saline 71 Realtor Republican Gail Finney Wichita Sedgwick 84 Small Business Owner Democrat Amanda Grosserode Lenexa Johnson 16 Homemaker Republican Kasha Kelley Arkansas City Cowley 79 Marketing Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer Democrat Overland Park Johnson 22 Illustrator Democrat Peggy Mast (Long till 2004) Emporia Lyon 76 Retired Office Manager Republican Melanie Meier Leavenworth Leavenworth 40 Defense Contractor Democrat Kelly Meigs Lenexa Johnson 17 Former Educator/Homemaker Republican Julie Menghini Pittsburg Crawford 3 Human Resources Director Democrat Connie O’Brien Tonganoxie Leavenworth 42 Retired Special Education Teacher Republican Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Democrat Mission Johnson 24 Attorney Democrat Fairway Johnson 25 Retired Film Executive Republican Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farm Business Manager Republican Patricia Sloop Wichita Sedgwick 88 Retired Clinical Social Worker Democrat Annie Tietze Topeka Shawnee 56 Teacher Democrat Ponka-We Victors Wichita Sedgwick 103 Community Support Worker Democrat Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Kathy Wolfe Moore Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Business Director/KU Medical Center Democrat 2015-2016 Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Sue Boldra Hays Ellis 111 University Educator Republican Barbara Bollier Mission Johnson 21 Retired Anesthesiologist Republican Carolyn Bridges Wichita Sedgwick 83 School Administrator/Retail Properties Democrat Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Investment Property Manager Democrat Stephanie Clayton Overland Park Johnson 19 School Media Consultant Republican Susan Concannon Beloit Mitchell 107 Medical Director Republican Kansas City Wyandotte 32 Community Relations Democrat Olathe Johnson 15 Attorney Republican Diana Dierks Salina Saline 71 Realtor Republican Gail Finney Wichita Sedgwick 84 Small Business Owner Democrat Linda Gallagher Lenexa Johnson 23 Freelance Writer and Editor Republican Amanda Grosserode Lenexa Johnson 16 Homemaker Republican Becky Hutchins Holton Jackson 61 Retired Republican Kasha Kelley Arkansas City Cowley 79 Marketing Republican Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer Democrat Nancy Lusk Overland Park Johnson 22 Illustrator Democrat Peggy Mast (Long till 2004) Emporia Lyon 76 Retired Office Manager Republican Connie O’Brien Tonganoxie Leavenworth 42 Retired Special Education Teacher Republican Janice Pauls Hutchinson Reno 102 Attorney Republican Melissa Rooker Fairway Johnson 25 Retired Film Executive Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Sharon Schwartz Washington Washington 106 Farm Business Manager Republican Susie Swanson Clay Center Clay 64 Social Worker Republican Annie Tietze Topeka Shawnee 56 Teacher Democrat Ponka-We Victors Wichita Sedgwick 103 Community Support Worker Democrat Augusta Butler 77 Former Mayor/Former Teacher Republican Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Kathy Wolfe Moore Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Business Director/KU Medical Center Democrat 2017-2018 Great Bend Barton 112 Educator Republican Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Elizabeth Bishop Wichita Sedgwick 88 Retired Democrat Shelee Brim Shawnee Johnson 39 Retired Teacher/Realtor Republican Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Investment Property Manager Democrat Stephanie Clayton Overland Park Johnson 19 School Media Consultant Republican Susan Concannon Beloit Mitchell 107 Medical Director Republican Pam Curtis Kansas City Wyandotte 32 Community Relations Democrat Erin Davis Olathe Johnson 15 Attorney Republican Debbie Deere Lansing Leavenworth 40 Early Childhood Educator Democrat Administrator Diana Dierks Salina Saline 71 Realtor Republican Topeka Shawnee 52 Retired Superintendent Republican Gail Finney Wichita Sedgwick 84 Small Business Owner Democrat Linda Gallagher Lenexa Johnson 23 Freelance Writer and Editor Republican Mary Martha Good El Dorado Butler 75 Retired Republican Olathe Johnson 16 Former Marketing/Budgeting Manager Democrat Lawrence Douglas 10 Sustainability Director Democrat Wichita Sedgwick 99 Attorney Republican Anita Judd-Jenkins Arkansas City Cowley 80 Retired Republican Joy Koesten Leawood Johnson 28 Educator-Consultant Republican Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 105 Business Owner Republican Nancy Lusk Overland Park Johnson 22 Illustrator Democrat Patty Markley Overland Park Johnson 8 Republican Pittsburg Crawford 3 Education Service Democrat Cindy Neighbor Shawnee Johnson 18 Retired Medical Administrator Democrat Melissa Rooker Fairway Johnson 25 Retired Film Executive Republican Susie Swanson Clay Center Clay 64 Social Worker Republican Ponka-We Victors Wichita Sedgwick 103 Community Support Worker Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Kristey Williams Augusta Butler 77 Former Mayor/Former Teacher Republican Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Kathy Wolfe Moore Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Business Director/KU Medical Center Democrat 2019-2020 Tory Marie Arnberger Great Bend Barton 112 Educator Republican Barbara Ballard Lawrence Douglas 44 University Administrator Democrat Elizabeth Bishop Wichita Sedgwick 88 Retired Democrat Sydney Carlin Manhattan Riley 66 Investment Property Manager Democrat Susan “Suzi” Carlson Clay Center Clay 64 Previous Municipal Judge Republican Stephanie Clayton Overland Park Johnson 19 School Media Consultant Republican Susan Concannon Beloit Mitchell 107 Medical Director Republican Pam Curtis Kansas City Wyandotte 32 Community Relations Democrat Erin Davis Olathe Johnson 15 Attorney Republican Diana Dierks Salina Saline 71 Realtor Republican Brenda Dietrich Topeka Shawnee 52 Retired Superintendent Republican Renee Erickson Wichita Sedgwick 87 Retired School Administrator Republican Olathe Johnson 14 Republican Gail Finney Wichita Sedgwick 84 Small Business Owner Democrat Mulvane Sedgwick 79 School Counselor Republican Cindy Holscher Olathe Johnson 16 Former Marketing/Budgeting Manager Democrat Eileen Horn Lawrence Douglas 10 Sustainability Director Democrat Susan Humphries Wichita Sedgwick 99 Attorney Republican Annie Kuether Topeka Shawnee 55 Community Volunteer Democrat Brenda Landwehr Wichita Sedgwick 105 Business Owner Republican Nancy Lusk Overland Park Johnson 22 Illustrator Democrat Olathe Johnson 49 Children’s Ministry Assistant Republican Monica Murnan Pittsburg Crawford 3 Education Service Democrat Cindy Neighbor Shawnee Johnson 18 Retired Medical Administrator Democrat Shawnee Johnson 23 Licensed Clinical Social Worker Democrat Ponka-We Victors Wichita Sedgwick 103 Community Support Worker Democrat Freda Warfield Topeka Shawnee 58 Democrat Leawood Johnson 28 Attorney Republican Barb Wasinger Hays Ellis 111 Ellis County Commissioner Republican Kristey Williams Augusta Butler 77 Former Mayor/Former Teacher Republican Valdenia C. Winn Kansas City Wyandotte 34 Community College Professor Democrat Kathy Wolfe Moore Kansas City Wyandotte 36 Business Director/KU Medical Center Democrat

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• Verdis Robinson was the first African-American woman to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives. She was appointed to serve in the 1989 Special Session only. She was a Democrat representing Kansas House district 34 in Kansas City and was a city employee.

• Ruby Gilbert was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Kansas House of Representatives. She was first appointed and then elected in 1992 representing Kansas House district 89 in Wichita. She was a Democrat and a housewife. She served through 2004.

• Barbara Ballard was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Kansas House of Representatives who had not first been appointed to the position. She was elected in 1992 and as of 2018 is still representing Kansas House district 44 in Lawrence. She is a Democrat and a university administrator.

• Susan Wagle, a Wichita Republican who represented House district 99, was the first woman to be elected Speaker Pro Tem. She served in this position from 1995-1998. She is small business owner and investor. In 2001 she began serving in the and was elected Senate President for the 2013 session, also the first woman to be elected to this position.

• Peggy Mast (also Peggy Long & Peggy Long-Mast) was elected to Speaker Pro-Tem for the 2013-2014 sessions. She is a Republican representing Kansas House district 76 from Emporia, Lyon County.

• Donna Whiteman, a Hutchinson Democrat was the first woman to be elected House Majority Leader. She served in this capacity for the 1991 session. She was one of only two Democrats to ever be elected to this position. In August of 1991 she resigned from the House when she was appointed Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation Services by Governor Joan Finney. She is an attorney.

• Delia R. Garcia, a Wichita Democrat who represented House District 103, was the first Latin-American woman to be elected to the Kansas House of Representatives. She was elected in 2004 and served until 2010.

• Ponka-We Victors, a Wichita Democrat who represents House District 103, was the first Native-American woman to be elected to the Kansas House of Representatives. She was elected in 2010 and as of 2018 is still representing Kansas House district 103 in Wichita.

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WOMEN LEGISLATORS IN THE

KANSAS SENATE

* Originally appointed to fill unexpired term of deceased husband.

** Originally appointed to fill unexpired term of husband who resigned.

State senators serve four (4) year terms.

YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY 1929-1930 Mrs. T.T. Solander Osawatomie Miami 6 Housewife Republican 1931-1932 Mrs. T.T. Solander Osawatomie Miami 6 Housewife Republican 1960-1962 *Mrs. (William) Ailene Beall Clay Center Clay 20 Housewife Republican 1963-1964 *Mrs. (William) Ailene Beall Clay Center Clay 20 Housewife Republican 1965-1966 Mrs. (Walter) Louise Porter Miller Lyon 4 Housewife, Rancher Republican 1967-1968 Mrs. (Walter) Louise Porter Miller Lyon 4 Housewife, Rancher Republican 1969-1970 Mrs. (Walter) Louise Porter Miller Lyon 12 Housewife, Rancher Republican 1973-1974 Overland Park Johnson 8 Housewife Republican 1975-1976 Jan Meyers Overland Park Johnson 8 Housewife Republican 1977-1978 Jan Meyers Overland Park Johnson 8 Housewife Republican 1979-1980 Jan Meyers Overland Park Johnson 8 Housewife Republican **Nancy Parrish Topeka Shawnee 19 Homemaker Democrat 1981-1982 Norma L. Daniels Valley Center Sedgwick 31 Elected Public Official Democrat Jane M. Eldredge Lawrence Douglas 2 Attorney Republican Jan Meyers Overland Park Johnson 8 Homemaker, Civic Leader Republican Nancy (Buchele) Parrish Topeka Shawnee 19 Teacher Democrat 1983-1984 Norma L. Daniels Valley Center Sedgwick 31 Elected Public Official Democrat Jan Meyers Overland Park Johnson 8 Homemaker, Civic Leader Republican Nancy (Buchele) Parrish Topeka Shawnee 19 Homemaker Democrat 1985-1986 Norma L. Daniels Valley Center Sedgwick 31 R.N., Public Official Democrat Jeanne Hoferer Topeka Shawnee 18 Homemaker Republican Audrey Langworthy Prairie Village Johnson 7 Public Service Republican Nancy (Buchele) Parrish Topeka Shawnee 19 Homemaker Democrat Alicia L. Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Public Service Republican 1987-1988 Norma L. Daniels Valley Center Sedgwick 31 R.N., Public Official Democrat Jeanne Hoferer Topeka Shawnee 18 Homemaker Republican Audrey Langworthy Prairie Village Johnson 7 Public Service Republican Nancy (Buchele) Parrish Topeka Shawnee 19 Homemaker Democrat

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Alicia L. Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Public Service Republican 1989-1990 Norma L. Daniels Valley Center Sedgwick 31 Registered Nurse Democrat Sheila Frahm Colby Thomas 40 Landowner, Farm Wife Republican Audrey Langworthy Prairie Village Johnson 7 Public Service Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Janice Lee McClure Sublette Meade 38 Farmer, Businesswoman Democrat Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Nancy Parrish Topeka Shawnee 19 Attorney Democrat Marge Petty Topeka Shawnee 18 Consultant Democrat Alicia L. Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Public Service Republican 1991-1992 Norma L. Daniels Valley Center Sedgwick 31 Registered Nurse Democrat Sheila Frahm Colby Thomas 40 Landowner, Farm Wife Republican Audrey Langworthy Prairie Village Johnson 7 Public Service Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Janice Lee McClure Sublette Meade 38 Farmer, Businesswoman Democrat Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Nancy Parrish Topeka Shawnee 19 Attorney Democrat Marge Petty Topeka Shawnee 18 Consultant Democrat Alicia L. Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Public Service Republican 1993-1994 Christine Downey Newton Harvey 31 Teacher Democrat Sheila Frahm Colby Thomas 40 Landowner, Farm Wife Republican Janice Hardenburger Haddam Washington 21 Farmer Republican Audrey Langworthy Prairie Village Johnson 7 Public Service Republican Barbara Lawrence Wichita Sedgwick 30 Teacher Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Lillian Papay Great Bend Barton 33 Self-Employed Republican Marge Petty Topeka Shawnee 18 Consultant Democrat Sandy Praeger Lawrence Douglas 2 Marketing Director Republican Pat Ranson Wichita Sedgwick 25 Investment Banker Republican Marian Reynolds Dodge City Ford 38 Office Manager Republican Alicia Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Public Service Republican Carolyn Tillotson Leavenworth Leavenworth 3 Free-Lance Writer Republican 1995-1996 Christine Downey Newton Harvey 31 Teacher Democrat Janice Hardenburger Haddam Washington 21 Farmer Republican Nancey Harrington Clearwater Sedgwick 26 Homemaker, Farm Partner Republican Audrey Langworthy Prairie Village Johnson 7 Public Service Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Barbara Lawrence Wichita Sedgwick 30 Teacher Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Lillian Papay Great Bend Barton 33 Self-Employed Republican Marge Petty Topeka Shawnee 18 Consultant Democrat Sandy Praeger Lawrence Douglas 2 Bank Vice President Republican Pat Ranson Wichita Sedgwick 25 Investment Banker Republican Marian Reynolds Dodge City Ford 38 Office Manager Republican Alicia Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Public Service Republican Carolyn Tillotson Leavenworth Leavenworth 3 Free-Lance Writer Republican 1997-1998 Laurie Bleeker Great Bend Barton 33 Homemaker & Free-Lance Artist Republican Karin S. Brownlee Olathe Johnson 23 Business Owner & Homemaker Republican Christine Downey Newton Harvey 31 Teacher Democrat Greta Hall Goodwin Winfield Cowley 32 Certified Legal Assistant Democrat Janice Hardenburger Haddam Washington 21 Farmer Republican Nancey Harrington Clearwater Sedgwick 26 Homemaker, Farm Partner Republican Audrey Langworthy Prairie Village Johnson 7 Public Service Republican Barbara Lawrence Wichita Sedgwick 30 Retired Teacher Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Marge Petty Topeka Shawnee 18 Consultant Democrat Sandy Praeger Lawrence Douglas 2 Legislator Republican Pat Ranson Wichita Sedgwick 25 Investment Banker Republican Alicia Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Public Service Republican 1999-2000 Laurie Bleeker Great Bend Barton 33 Homemaker & Graphic Artist Republican Karin S. Brownlee Olathe Johnson 23 Business Owner & Homemaker Republican Christine Downey Inman Harvey 31 Teacher Democrat Greta Hall Goodwin Winfield Cowley 32 Certified Legal Assistant Democrat Janice Hardenburger Haddam Washington 21 Farmer Republican Nancey Harrington Goddard Sedgwick 26 Homemaker, Small Business Partner Republican Audrey Langworthy Mission Johnson 7 Community Volunteer Republican Barbara Lawrence Wichita Sedgwick 30 Retired Teacher Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Marge Petty Topeka Shawnee 18 Management Consultant Democrat Sandy Praeger Lawrence Douglas 2 Legislator Republican Pat Ranson Wichita Sedgwick 25 Investment Banker Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Alicia Salisbury Topeka Shawnee 20 Community Volunteer Republican 2001-2002 Barbara Allen Overland Park Johnson 8 Attorney Republican Karin S. Brownlee Olathe Johnson 23 Business Owner & Homemaker Republican Christine Downey Inman Harvey 31 Teacher Democrat Greta Hall Goodwin Winfield Cowley 32 Certified Legal Assistant Democrat Nancey Harrington Goddard Sedgwick 26 Small Business Owner Republican Lynn Jenkins Topeka Shawnee 20 Certified Public Accountant Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Kay O’Connor Olathe Johnson 9 Non-Profit Executive Republican Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Sandy Praeger Lawrence Douglas 2 Healthcare Consultant Republican Wichita Sedgwick 25 Speech & Language Pathologist Republican Stafford Stafford 33 Farmer & Banker Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Investor Republican 2003-2004 Barbara Allen Overland Park Johnson 8 Attorney Republican Karin S. Brownlee Olathe Johnson 23 Business Owner & Homemaker Republican Christine Downey Inman Harvey 31 Teacher Democrat Greta Hall Goodwin Winfield Cowley 32 Certified Legal Assistant Democrat Nancey Harrington (2003 only) Clearwater Sedgwick 26 Homemaker, Farm Partner Republican Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Kay O’Connor Olathe Johnson 9 Non-Profit Executive Republican Lana Oleen Manhattan Riley 22 Educator, Homemaker Republican Jean Schodorf Wichita Sedgwick 25 Speech Pathologist Republican Ruth Teichman Stafford Stafford 33 Farmer & Banker Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Investor Republican 2005-2006 Barbara Allen Overland Park Johnson 8 Attorney Republican Karin S. Brownlee Olathe Johnson 23 Business Owner & Homemaker Republican Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Space Management Analyst Democrat Greta Hall Goodwin Winfield Cowley 32 Certified Legal Assistant Democrat Topeka Shawnee 18 Former Association Executive Democrat Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Farm Owner Republican Kay O’Connor Olathe Johnson 9 Retired Teacher & Accountant Republican Peggy Palmer Augusta Butler 16 Real Estate Agent Republican Vicki Schmidt Topeka Shawnee 20 Pharmacist Republican Jean Schodorf Wichita Sedgwick 25 Speech & Language Pathologist Republican Ruth Teichman Stafford Stafford 33 Farmer & Banker Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Investor Republican 2007-2008 Barbara Allen Overland Park Johnson 8 Attorney Republican Karin S. Brownlee Olathe Johnson 23 Homemaker Republican Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Space Management Analyst Democrat Greta Hall Goodwin Winfield Cowley 32 Certified Legal Assistant Democrat Laura Kelly Topeka Shawnee 18 Former Association Executive Democrat Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Julia Lynn Olathe Johnson 9 Development Officer Republican Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Farm Owner Republican Peggy Palmer Augusta Butler 16 Real Estate Agent Republican Vicki Schmidt Topeka Shawnee 20 Pharmacist Republican Jean Schodorf Wichita Sedgwick 25 Speech & Language Pathologist Republican Ruth Teichman Stafford Stafford 33 Farmer & Banker Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Investor Republican 2009-2010 Karin S. Brownlee Olathe Johnson 23 Homemaker Republican Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 29 Photographer & Community Activist Democrat Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Space Management Analyst Democrat Terri Huntington (2010 only) Fairway Johnson 7 Retied Marketing Communications Republican Laura Kelly Topeka Shawnee 18 Former Association Executive Democrat Kansas City Wyandotte 5 Nonprofit Outreach Director Democrat Janis K. Lee Kensington Smith 36 Farmer, Rancher Democrat Julia Lynn Olathe Johnson 9 Association Executive Republican Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Agriculture Producer Republican Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 10 Software Engineer Republican Vicki Schmidt Topeka Shawnee 20 Pharmacist Republican Jean Schodorf Wichita Sedgwick 25 Speech & Language Pathologist Republican Ruth Teichman Stafford Stafford 33 Farmer & Investor Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Investor Republican 2011-2012 Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 29 Photographer & Community Activist Democrat Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Sustainability Analyst Democrat Terri Huntington Fairway Johnson 7 Retired Marketing Communications Republican Laura Kelly Topeka Shawnee 18 Former Association Executive Democrat Kelly Kultala Kansas City Wyandotte 5 Nonprofit Outreach Director Democrat Julia Lynn Olathe Johnson 9 Public Relations/Development Republican Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Agriculture Producer Republican Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 10 Software Engineer Republican Vicki Schmidt Topeka Shawnee 20 Pharmacist Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Jean Schodorf Wichita Sedgwick 25 Speech & Language Pathologist Republican Ruth Teichman Stafford Stafford 33 Farmer & Investor Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business & Real Estate Investor Republican 2013-2014 Elaine Bowers Concordia Cloud 36 Auto Dealer Republican Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 29 Community Activist Democrat Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Space (Facilities) Analyst Democrat Laura Kelly Topeka Shawnee 18 Former Association Executive Democrat Julia Lynn Olathe Johnson 9 Business Owner Technology Republican Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Agriculture Producer Republican Kansas City Wyandotte 6 Retired Educator Democrat Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 10 Software Engineer Republican Vicki Schmidt Topeka Shawnee 20 Pharmacist Republican Caryn Tyson Parker Linn 12 Software Engineer Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Real Estate Investor Republican Prairie Village Johnson 7 Business Owner Republican (2014 only) Louisburg Johnson 37 Professor Republican 2015-2016 Molly Baumgardner Louisburg Johnson 37 Professor Republican Elaine Bowers Concordia Cloud 36 Auto Dealer Republican Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 29 Community Activist Democrat Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Space (Facilities) Analyst Democrat Laura Kelly Topeka Shawnee 18 Former Association Executive Democrat Julia Lynn Olathe Johnson 9 Business Owner Technology Republican Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Agriculture Producer Republican Pat Pettey Kansas City Wyandotte 6 Retired Educator Democrat Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 10 Software Engineer Republican Vicki Schmidt Topeka Shawnee 20 Pharmacist Republican Caryn Tyson Parker Linn 12 Software Engineer Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Real Estate Investor Republican Kay Wolf Prairie Village Johnson 7 Business Owner Republican 2017-2018 Molly Baumgardner Louisburg Johnson 37 Professor Republican Barbara Bollier Mission Hills Johnson 7 Retired Physician Republican Elaine Bowers Concordia Cloud 36 Auto Dealer Republican Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 29 Community Activist Democrat Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Space (Facilities) Analyst Democrat Laura Kelly Topeka Shawnee 18 Former Association Executive Democrat Julia Lynn Olathe Johnson 9 Business Owner Technology Republican Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Agriculture Producer Republican

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YEARS NAME CITY COUNTY DIST. OCCUPATION PARTY Pat Pettey Kansas City Wyandotte 6 Retired Educator Democrat Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 10 Software Engineer Republican Vicki Schmidt Topeka Shawnee 20 Pharmacist Republican Lenexa Johnson 21 Owner of Catering Business Republican Stafford Stafford 33 Retired School Superintendent Republican Caryn Tyson Parker Linn 12 Software Engineer Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Real Estate Investor Republican 2019-2020 Molly Baumgardner Louisburg Johnson 37 Professor Republican Barbara Bollier Mission Hills Johnson 7 Retired Physician Democrat Elaine Bowers Concordia Cloud 36 Auto Dealer Republican Oletha Faust-Goudeau Wichita Sedgwick 29 Community Activist Democrat Marcia (Marci) Francisco Lawrence Douglas 2 Space (Facilities) Analyst Democrat Julia Lynn Olathe Johnson 9 Business Owner Technology Republican Carolyn McGinn Sedgwick Sedgwick 31 Agriculture Producer Republican Pat Pettey Kansas City Wyandotte 6 Retired Educator Democrat Mary Pilcher-Cook Shawnee Johnson 10 Software Engineer Republican Dinah Sykes Lenexa Johnson 21 Owner of Catering Business Democrat Mary Jo Taylor Stafford Stafford 33 Retired School Superintendent Republican Caryn Tyson Parker Linn 12 Software Engineer Republican Susan Wagle Wichita Sedgwick 30 Business Owner & Real Estate Investor Republican Wichita Sedgwick 25 Retail Store Owner Democrat

• Oletha Faust-Goudeau was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Kansas Senate. She is the first African- American to serve as Assistant Minority Leader. She is a Democrat, elected in 2008 to represent Kansas Senate district 29 in Wichita. She is a photographer and community activist, and as of 2019 is still in the Senate.

• Susan Wagle, a Wichita Republican representing Senate district 30, was elected President of the Senate in 2013. She is a business owner and real estate investor and is the first woman in Kansas to be elected to this position.

• Alicia Salisbury, a Topeka Republican who represented Senate district 20, was the first woman elected to the Senate Vice Presidency. She served in this position from 1995-2000 and was a community volunteer.

• Lana Oleen, a Manhattan Republican who represented Senate district 22, was the first woman elected to the position of Senate Majority Leader. She served in this position from 2001-2004 and was an educator and homemaker.

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