Rick Wilborn
Vice President of the Kansas Senate
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byJeff Longbine
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 35th district
Assumed office
January 12, 2015
Preceded byClark Shultz
Personal details
Born (1945-02-10) February 10, 1945
Political partyRepublican
SpousePam Wilborn
Children2
EducationKansas State University (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Richard E. Wilborn (born February 10, 1945) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 35th district. He has served since the beginning of January 2015.[1]

Early life

Wilborn graduated from Kansas State University, and has resided in McPherson, Kansas, for over 45 years.

Political positions

Wilborn opposes abortion, gun control, Obamacare and left-leaning policies.[2]

In 2015, Wilborn sponsored Senate Bill 45 which authorized the carrying of concealed handguns without a license. He also sponsored Senate Bill 95, which ultimately created the Kansas Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act.[1]

Committee membership

Wilborn currently serves on the following legislative committees:[1]

  • Commerce
  • Federal and State Affairs
  • Financial Institutions
  • Telecommunications Study Committee
  • Utilities

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Senator Rick Wilborn". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Community Leader. Commonsense Conservative". Rick Wilborn for Kansas Senate District #35. Wilborn for Senate. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
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