Ralph Ostmeyer
American politician
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Ralph Ostmeyer (May 6, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 40th district from 2005 through January 2017. Previously, he served as a Representative in the House (2001–2005). He is a farmer and rancher from Grinnell, and is married to Kay Ostmeyer.
Preceded byStan Clark
Succeeded byRick Billinger
Preceded byGayle Mollenkamp
Succeeded byVirginia Beamer
Ralph Ostmeyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Stan Clark |
| Succeeded by | Rick Billinger |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 118th district | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 10, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Gayle Mollenkamp |
| Succeeded by | Virginia Beamer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1943[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kay Ostmeyer |
| Children | 7 |
| Profession | farmer/rancher |
Committee assignments
Ostmeyer served on these legislative committees:[2]
- Agriculture (vice-chair)
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
- Federal and State Affairs
- Local Government
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Ostmeyer's 2008 campaign, according to OpenSecrets, were:[3]
- Koch Industries, Kansas Association of Realtors, Kansas Contractors Association, John G. Lewis, Dana C. Lewis, Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee
Financial, insurance and real estate were his largest donor group, followed by energy and natural resources companies.