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Rick James (politician)

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American politician
Rick James
Member of theKansas House of Representatives
from the 4th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2025
Preceded byTrevor Jacobs
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAllyson V. James
ResidenceLa Cygne, Kansas

Rick “Ricky” James is an American politician is aRepublican member of theKansas House of Representatives from the 4th district, starting in 2025.

Early life and career

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James was raised inLa Cygne, Kansas, attending the local elementary school. He graduated fromPrairie View High School in La Cygne in 1981. After graduating, James enlisted in theMarines, serving for 30 years and retiring in 2011. He participated in theGulf War,Operation Uphold Democracy, theIraq War, served on an embassy, and was also a Marine Drill instructor. James attained the rank of Sergeant Major and was awarded theBronze Star Medal andLegion of Merit. He also obtained a bachelor's and a master's degree from the American Military University. After retiring, James started an auction business and a real estate business.[1]

Political career

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In 2014, James ran for theLinn County Commission’s first district. He was reelected, serving 2 terms, but did not seek reelection in 2022. He was elected to the 4th House of Representatives district in the2024 Kansas House of Representatives election.[2]

Political positions

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James is a self describedConservative Republican and is againstsolar energy,abortion, and tax increases. He supportsthe second amendment andTerm limits, citing term limits as a factor in his choice to not seek reelection to the county commission.[3]

Electoral history

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In 2014, James was elected to the Linn County commission and reelected in 2018.

James ran in the 2016 house Republican primary, but lost toTrevor Jacobs.

2024

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2024 Kansas House of Representatives District 4Republican primary election
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanRick James2,25857.37%
RepublicanJoshua Jones1,67842.63%
Total votes3,936100%
2024 Kansas House of Representatives District 4 general election
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanRick James9,500100%
Total votes9,500100%
Republicanhold

References

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  1. ^Sims, Roger (2024-03-05)."James files for District 4 race for House of Representatives".Linn County Journal. Retrieved2025-02-28.
  2. ^"Rick James (Kansas)".Ballotpedia. Retrieved2025-02-28.
  3. ^"AD: Rick James for KS House of Representative, District 4".Fort Scott Biz. 2024-08-01. Retrieved2025-02-28.

External links

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