Clarke Sanders Explained

Clarke Sanders
State House:Kansas
District:69th
Term Start:January 11, 2021
Preceded:J. R. Claeys
Party:Republican

Clarke Sanders is an American politician.[1] He serves as a Republican member for the 69th district of the Kansas House of Representatives.[2]

Career

In 2021, Sanders was elected for the 69th district of the Kansas House of Representatives.[3] He succeeded J. R. Claeys. Sanders assumed office on January 11, 2021. Sanders serves on the committees for Taxation, Federal and State Affairs, and Education. Prior to his time in the legislature, he was a radio personality for the radio broadcasting station KSAL, hosting Friendly Fire and The Clarke Sanders Show.[4] He has also served as the President of Salinians for Life.[5]

In 2020, Sanders gave an interview where he declared support for the "Value Them Both" Amendment, the 2nd Amendment, and term limits of six years for Kansas Representatives. He indicated that he did not support expanding Medicaid due to the costs. He has also expressed support for medical marijuana, and pledged to vote in favor of it in the legislature.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contrasts emerge in race to fill Salina-area House seat. KLC Journal. The Journal Staff. October 16, 2020. May 4, 2022.
  2. Web site: Representative Clarke Sanders. Kansas Legislature. May 4, 2022.
  3. Web site: Clarke Sanders. Ballotpedia. May 4, 2022.
  4. Web site: Holm Auto Good News: KSAL's Clarke Sanders starting semi-retirement. The Salina Journal. Teri. Hansen. April 27, 2020. May 4, 2022.
  5. Web site: Clarke Sanders . 2023-08-16 . www.kake.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2022-12-08 . Clarke Sanders talks medical marijuana, broadband access and more . 2023-08-16 . Salina Post.