Ed Trimmer
American politician
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Ed Trimmer (born January 12, 1952) was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 79th district and had been the minority whip. He served from August 19, 2005 until January 14, 2019.[1]
Ed Trimmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kasha Kelley |
| Succeeded by | Cheryl Helmer |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| In office August 9, 2005 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Judy Showalter |
| Succeeded by | Ron Ryckman Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1952 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Krystal |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Emporia State University |
Trimmer was defeated for reelection by Republican Cheryl Helmer, who received 3,683 votes, 50.8% of the total ballots cast, to Trimmer's 3,570 votes 49.2% of the total.
In 2019, Trimmer was elected to the Winfield Board of Education, receiving the highest total of the four seated candidates who were running for four-year terms.[2]
Trimmer taught in Winfield Public Schools from 1974–2006.
He has served on a number of organizations including Mosaic Patient Review Committee, ABCDE, National Forensic League, Vision 20/20 People Sub-committee, and the Kansas Speech Communication Association.[3]
Committee membership
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight (Ranking Member)
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
Major Donors
The top 5 donors to Trimmer's 2008 campaign were all professional organizations:[4]
- 1. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
- 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 3. Kansas National Education Assoc $1,000
- 4. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $900
- 5. Kansas Optometric Assoc $750