Ron Estes
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 4th district |
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| Assumed office April 25, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Pompeo |
| 39th Treasurer of Kansas | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – April 25, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Dennis McKinney |
| Succeeded by | Jacob LaTurner |
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| Born | July 19, 1956 Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Oliver |
| Education | Tennessee Technological University (BS, MBA) |
| Website | House website |
Ron Estes (born July 19, 1956) is the United States Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district since April 25, 2017. He won the special election to replace Mike Pompeo, who became CIA director in the Trump Administration. Prior to winning his Congressional seat, Estes was Kansas State Treasurer.
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Early life, education, and career
Ron was born in Topeka and is a 5th generation Kansan. His family continues to run a farm in Osage County. Ron and his wife, Susan, have three children.[1]
His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's Degree in Business Administration, both from Tennessee Technological University.
Prior to taking office as Kansas State Treasurer, he served two terms as Treasurer of Sedgwick County, Kansas, having been elected to that post in 2004, and subsequently reelected in 2008. During his political career, he also served as the Treasurer for the Kansas County Treasurer's Association, and in several posts in the Republican Party including Vice Chair of the Kansas Republican Party. Prior to becoming Sedgwick County Treasurer, he worked in consulting and management roles in the aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, and several other manufacturing and service industries.
Kansas State Treasurer
Estes was sworn in January 10, 2011, as the 39th Treasurer of the state of Kansas, having defeated the incumbent, Dennis McKinney, in the election. Ron Estes is the first statewide elected official from Wichita, Kansas in two decades.
U.S. House of Representatives
Estes beat Democratic opponent James Thompson in the special election to replace Mike Pompeo on April 11, 2017 by 52.5% to 45.7%. He was sworn in on April 25, 2017.[2]
References
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- Congressman Ron Estes – official U.S. House website
- Ron Estes – campaign website
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| Preceded by | Treasurer of Kansas 2011–2017 |
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 4th congressional district 2017–present |
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