Connie O'Brien
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
January 12, 2009 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byKenny Wilk
Succeeded byJim Karleskint
Personal details
Born (1946-10-12) October 12, 1946
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Edward O'Brien
(1968–present)
Children11
Alma materUniversity of Saint Mary (BA)
ProfessionRetired

Connie O'Brien (born October 12, 1946) is a Republican and a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 42nd district. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she served from 2009 to 2017.[1]

O'Brien is currently President of Leavenworth County Republican Women and Vice Chair of the County Party. She previously served as Precinct Committee Woman and President of Kansas for Life.

O'Brien has a BA in Social Studies and Secondary Education from St. Mary College of Leavenworth. She has worked as a teacher in Basehor-Linwood, Leavenworth, and McLouth.[2]

Political positions

O'Brien's official site lists her priorities as taxes, education, energy, traditional values, immigration, second amendment rights, and eminent domain. The American Conservative Union gave her a lifetime rating of 86%.[3]

Committee Leadership

  • Children and Seniors (Chair)

Committee Membership

  • Elections
  • Social Services Budget
  • Local Government
  • Joint Committee on Kansas Security

Major donors

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

  • 1. Leavenworth County Republican Central Cmte $2,500
  • 2. O'Brien, Connie $587
  • 3. Koch Industries $500
  • 4. Restore America PAC $500
  • 5. Kansas Insurance Agents $350

2014 Kansas House Elections

Kansas House District 42 Elections, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Connie O'Brien (Incumbent) 4,042 59.5%
Democratic Austin Lee Harris 2,751 40.5%
Total votes 6,793 100

References

  1. ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Connie O'Brien Biography
  3. ↑ Rep. Connie O'Brien - Issues Archived 2009-05-05 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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