Ron Ryckman
This page is about the Kansas State Representative in District 78. For his father, the Senate District 38 incumbent, see Ronald Ryckman.
Ron Ryckman (Republican Party) was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 78. He assumed office on January 14, 2013. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Ryckman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 78. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Ryckman was elected speaker of the Kansas state House on December 5, 2016.[1] He was re-elected to serve as House speaker on December 3, 2018.[2] Ryckman previously served as House majority whip.
Biography
Ron Ryckman was born in western Kansas. He earned a degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Ryckman was elected to serve on the Olathe City Council in 2009.[3]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Ryckman was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Coordinating Council Committee, Vice Chair
- Calendar and Printing Committee, Vice Chair
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee, Chair
- House Legislative Budget Committee
2019-2020
Ryckman was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Coordinating Council Committee, Vice Chair
- Calendar and Printing Committee, Vice Chair
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee, Chair
- House Legislative Budget Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Calendar and Printing, Vice chair |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair |
| • Legislative Budget |
| • Legislative Coordinating Council, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ryckman served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Legislative Budget, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ryckman served on the following committees:
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| • Transportation and Public Safety Budget |
| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce, Labor and Economic Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Ron Ryckman did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Ron Ryckman defeated Kathy Meyer in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 78 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Ryckman (R) | 52.4 | 6,835 | |
| Kathy Meyer (D) | 47.6 | 6,219 | ||
| Total votes: 13,054 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78
Kathy Meyer advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Meyer | 100.0 | 1,820 | |
| Total votes: 1,820 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Ron Ryckman advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Ryckman | 100.0 | 3,008 | |
| Total votes: 3,008 | ||||
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2018
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Ron Ryckman defeated Jason Darby in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 78 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Ryckman (R) | 55.5 | 5,627 | |
| Jason Darby (D) | 44.5 | 4,517 | ||
| Total votes: 10,144 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78
Jason Darby advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Darby | 100.0 | 1,467 | |
| Total votes: 1,467 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Ron Ryckman advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Ryckman | 100.0 | 2,349 | |
| Total votes: 2,349 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Ron Ryckman defeated Jason Darby in the Kansas House of Representatives District 78 general election.[4][5]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 78 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 61.07% | 6,857 | ||
| Democratic | Jason Darby | 38.93% | 4,372 | |
| Total Votes | 11,229 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Jason Darby ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 78 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Democratic | ||
Incumbent Ron Ryckman defeated Allen Clayton in the Kansas House of Representatives District 78 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Kansas House of Representatives, District 78 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 72.74% | 1,334 | ||
| Republican | Allen Clayton | 27.26% | 500 | |
| Total Votes | 1,834 | |||
2014
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Jim Poe was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Ron Ryckman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ryckman defeated Poe in the general election.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | 67.5% | 4,936 | ||
| Democratic | Jim Poe | 32.5% | 2,375 | |
| Total Votes | 7,311 | |||
2012
Ryckman won election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 78. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
In 2022, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 26.
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2020
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In 2020, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 21. A special session convened from June 3 to June 4.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 1. A special session was held from June 23 to June 24 over education funding.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 20.
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Noteworthy events
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On August 6, 2020, Ryckman announced that he tested positive for coronavirus in July and was briefly hospitalized.[12]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Kansas House speaker from Olathe knows job won’t be easy," December 5, 2016
- ↑ The Topeka Capital Journal, "Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman retains post, two top leadership jobs change hands," December 3, 2018
- ↑ Facebook, "Speaker Ron W Ryckman," accessed February 25, 2020
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed April 17, 2015
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Kansas House speaker was hospitalized for COVID-19. Governor criticizes what he did next," August 6, 2020
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas House of Representatives District 78 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Robyn Essex (R) |