Pete Brungardt
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Pete Brungardt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Vidricksen |
| Succeeded by | Tom Arpke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1947 Salina, Kansas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rosie Brungardt |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania College of Optometry |
| Profession | Optometrist |
Peter F. Brungardt (born January 30, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 24th district from 2001 to 2013. His previous political experiences include the Salina City Planning Commission (1986–1991), Salina City Commission (1991–1999), and Mayor of Salina (1993–1994, 1998–1999).
An optometrist,[1] he is married to Rosie Brungardt.
Brungardt served on these legislative committees:[2]
- Federal and State Affairs (chair)
- Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations (chair)
- Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight (vice-chair)
- Ethics and Elections
- Calendar and Rules
- Public Health and Welfare
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Brungardt's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:
- Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee, Kansas Bankers Association, Senate Republican Leadership Committee of Kansas, Kansas National Education Association, Kansas Contractors Association, Kansas Association of Realtors
Financial, insurance and real estate companies were his largest donor group.