Will Carpenter
American politician and businessman
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Will Carpenter (born July 4, 1956) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 75th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office in January 2019.
Will Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| Assumed office January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Martha Good |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Grange |
| Succeeded by | Mary Martha Good |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1956 Hamilton, Kansas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ann |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
Carpenter was born in Hamilton, Kansas, in 1956.[1]
Career
Outside of politics, Carpenter has owned several small businesses, including a car wash, market, and storage facility. He represented the 75th district in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017.[2] In August 2016, Carpenter was defeated for re-election in the Republican primary. He was re-elected to his old seat in November 2018. Since 2019, he has served as chair of the House Social Services Budget Committee.[3][4]