Mitch Holmes

Mitch Holmes (born June 28, 1962) is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 114th district, where he served from 2005 to 2013. He was then elected to represent the 33rd district in the Kansas Senate in 2012.[1] He decided not to run for reelection on June 1, 2016. During his time in the legislature, he was given evaluations of 69%, 76%, 67%, 73% and the most recent evaluation of 82% from the American Conservative Union. [2]

Not to be confused with Michael Holmes (disambiguation).

Prior to his election to the House, Holmes worked as a computer programmer and analyst. He received his Certificate in Computer Programming from DePaul University, a BS in Human Resource Management from Friends University, and an AA in Music Education from Hutchinson Community College.[3]

Committee membership
  • Appropriations
  • Federal and State Affairs
  • Local Government (Vice-Chair)
  • Joint Committee on Energy and Environmental Policy
  • Joint Committee on Special Claims Against the State (Vice-Chair)
  • Joint Committee on State Building Construction

Major donors

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

  • 1. Koch Industries $600
  • 2. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $500
  • 3. Sunflower Electric Power Corp $400
  • 4. Kansas Land Title Assoc PAC $250
  • 5. HSBC North America $250

References
  1. http://votesmart.org/candidate/34619/mitch-holmes#.UftdNmRxtHs
  2. http://www.hutchnews.com/news/elections/holmes-other-incumbents-drop-re-election-bids/article_c6f6dc0c-c2aa-5aa1-b76f-59d9a26004b1.html
  3. Project Vote Smart - Rep. Mitch Holmes Biography
  4. Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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