Ed Berger (politician)

Edward E. Berger (July 29, 1945) is an American educator and politician from the state of Kansas. A Republican, Berger has represented the 34th district of the Kansas Senate, based in Reno County, since 2017.[1][2] He was defeated in the 2020 Republican primary by doctor Mark Steffen.[3]

Edward E. Berger
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 34th district
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byTerry Bruce
Succeeded byMark Steffen
Personal details
Born (1945-07-29) July 29, 1945
Harvey County, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarole
Children2
Residence(s)Hutchinson, Kansas
EducationWichita State University
(BA, MA)
Kansas State University (EdD)
WebsiteOfficial website

Berger was first elected after defeating Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce in the 2016 Republican primary, a victory that was attributed to Berger's opposition to income tax cuts that Bruce had championed.[4] Prior to his election to the Senate, Berger served as the president of Hutchinson Community College for 23 years, and continues to run his own consulting business.[5]

Berger lives in Hutchinson with his wife Carol; they have two children.[6]

References
  1. "Senator Ed Berger". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  2. "Edward Berger". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  3. Nick Gosnell (August 4, 2020). "Steffen wins 34th District Republican primary". Hutch Post. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  4. John Green (August 2, 2016). "Berger defeats Bruce in Senate primary, says it was 'David vs. Goliath' contest". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  5. Bryan Lowry (July 11, 2016). "Primary race pits former HCC president against majority leader of Kansas Senate". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  6. "Edward Berger's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 14, 2020.


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