Jene Vickrey

Jene Vickrey (born August 8, 1959) is a former Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 6th district. He served from 1993 until his resignation in July 2020 following his decision not to seek reelection in 2020, and is a former House Majority Leader and speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives.[1]

Jene Vickrey
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 11, 1993 – July 7, 2020
Preceded byMarvin Barkis
Succeeded byClifford Blackmore
Personal details
Born (1959-08-08) August 8, 1959
Kansas City, Missouri
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTeresa Vickrey
ResidenceLouisburg, Kansas
ProfessionFlooring Sales
WebsiteJene Vickrey website

Vickrey has served in the American Legion Exchange Council, National Federation of Independent Businesses and Springhill Chamber of Commerce. He was also a charter member of the Louisberg Rotary Club. The American Conservative Union gave him a lifetime rating of 83%.[2] On July 7, 2020, Vickrey resigned from the Kansas House of Representatives after having served for twenty-eight years.[3]

Committee membership

2019-2021
  • Chairman of Insurance[4]
  • Rural Revitalization
  • Education

2015

During the 2015 Legislative Session, Vickrey served on the following Committees:[5]

  • Calendar and Printing (Chair)
  • Interstate Cooperation
  • Legislative Budget
  • Legislative Coordinating Council

2013-2014

During the 2013-2014 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:[6]

  • Calendar and Printing (Chair)
  • Interstate Cooperation
  • Legislative Budget
  • Legislative Coordinating Council

2011-2012

During the 2011-2012 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:

  • Calendar and Printing
  • Interstate Cooperation (Vice-chair)
  • Joint Legislative Coordinating Council
  • Legislative Budget

2009-2010

During the 2009-2010 Legislative Sessions, Vickrey served on the following committees:

  • Transportation (Vice-chair)
  • Education
  • Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight
  • Joint Legislative Coordinating Council

Elections

2012

Vickrey won re-election in 2012, running unopposed in both the August 7 Republican primary and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]

2010

Vickrey won re-election to House District 6 in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election was on November 2, 2010.[10]

2008

On November 4, 2008, Vickrey was re-elected to House District 6 with no opposition.[11] He raised $26,849 for his campaign.[12]

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Vickrey's 2008 campaign:[13]

  • 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
  • 2. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway $500
  • 3. Nolan, RC $500
  • 4. Kansas Medical Society $500
  • 5. Wal-Mart $500

References
  1. http://jenevickrey.org/ Jene Vickrey website
  2. Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jene Vickrey Biography
  3. Cooper, Brad. "Vickrey resigns seat in Kansas House". Sunflower State Journal. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  4. "Representative Jene Vickrey". Kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
  5. Kansas State Legislature - Representative Jene Vickrey, 2015-2016 Retrieved October 19, 2015
  6. Kansas State Legislature - Representative Jene Vickrey, 2013-2014 Retrieved October 19, 2015
  7. Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidates for the 2012 primary (official)," retrieved June 26, 2012. Archived March 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  8. C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," retrieved August 7, 2012. Archived May 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  9. "Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Kansas General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012". Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  10. Official Kansas House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
  11. 2008 Kansas Election Results
  12. Kansas House of Representatives, 2008 Money Raised
  13. Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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