May 19, 2013
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.)
- District: 2nd District, East -- Topeka, Leavenworth
- Residence: Topeka
- Born: June 10, 1963; Topeka, Kan.
- Religion: United Methodist
- Family: Divorced; two children
- Education: Kansas State U., A.A. 1985 (business administration); Weber State College, B.S. 1985 (accounting)
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Kan. House, 1999-2001; Kan. Senate, 2001-03; Kan. treasurer, 2003-09; U.S. House, 2009-present
- Elected: Elected: 2008 (3rd term)
- Committee Assignments: Ways & Means (Oversight; Trade)
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State Information: 2nd District, East -- Topeka, Leavenworth
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Lynn Jenkins (R) | 167,463 | 57% |
| Tobias Schlingensiepen (D) | 113,735 | 38.7% | ||
| Ira Hawver (LIBERT) | 12,520 | 4.3% |
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