Robert Grant (Kansas politician)

Robert P. Grant (November 28, 1948 – December 9, 2015) was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district.[1] He served his first term from 1991 to 1994 and served from 1997 to 2013.

Representative

Robert (Bob) Grant
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
1997–2013
1991–1994
Personal details
Born(1948-11-28)November 28, 1948
Clovis, New Mexico
DiedDecember 9, 2015(2015-12-09) (aged 67)
Joplin, Missouri
Political partyDemocratic Party
ResidenceCherokee, Kansas
Alma materLabette Community College

Prior to becoming a representative, Grant served as mayor of Cherokee for 16 years. Long active in the community, he was involved with the American Legion, West Mineral Eagles and Pittsburg Elks Lodge #412 and with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Cherokee Gun Club.[2]

Grant was married to his wife Lynn for 39 years. They have a daughter and two grandchildren.

He announced he would be retiring effective December 10, 2013.[3] Grant died on December 9, 2015 at the age of 67 after a short illness.[4]

Committee membership
  • Financial Institutions (Ranking Member)
  • Insurance (Ranking Member)
  • Transportation
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Joint Committee on State Building Construction (Chair)

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Grant's 2008 campaign came mostly from professional associations:[5]

  • 1. Midwest Minerals $1,000
  • 2. Kansas National Education Assoc $1,000
  • 3. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
  • 4. Kansas Optometric Assoc $800
  • 5. Kansas Bankers Assoc $800

References
  1. http://votesmart.org/candidate/12575/bob-grant#.UfqkYmRxtHs
  2. Kansas Democratic Party - Rep. Bob Grant
  3. Andrew Nash. "Rep. Bob Grant announces retirement". The Morning Sun. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  4. Obituary Robert “Bob” Grant
  5. Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by
Sam Roper		 Kansas House of Representatives Representative from the 2nd District
1992-1995		 Succeeded by
Donna Yoh
Preceded by
Donna Yoh		 Kansas House of Representatives Representative from the 2nd District
1997-2013		 Succeeded by
Adam Lusker


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