Eber Phelps

Eber Phelps has been a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 111th district.

Elections

Phelps began serving in 1997, was defeated in 2012 by Sue Boldra, and regained his old seat from her in the 2016 election. He served as the Minority Whip in his most recent term, 2017–2018.[1]

He was defeated for reelection in 2018, by Republican Barb Wasinger, in an extremely close race. Wassinger originally was found to have won by 32 votes. A recount and certification, protested by the local sheriff, who was on the three-person elections board, found her margin increased to 35 votes.[2]

Phelps works in sales and marketing for the Glassman Corporation. Prior to his election to the House, Phelps served as mayor of Hays, Kansas and was also on the Hays City Commission.[3]

Committee membership
  • Education
  • Veterans, Military and Homeland Security
  • Aging and Long Term Care
  • Legislative Budget

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Phelp's 2008 campaign:[4]

  • 1. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
  • 2. Kansas Contractors Association $1,000
  • 3. Kansas National Education Association $750
  • 4. Kansas Hospital Association $750
  • 5. American Federation of Teachers KS PAC $500

References
  1. Eber Phelps, Ballotpedia, November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  2. Recount certified 2-1: Wasinger wins 111th, Hays Daily News, November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  3. "Kansas House Democrats - Rep. Eber Phelps". Archived from the original on 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  4. Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions


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