John Toplikar Explained

John Toplinkar
Birth Date:24 February 1956
Birth Place:Olathe, Kansas, U.S.
Party:Republican
Education:University of Kansas (BA)
Washburn University (JD)
State House:Kansas
District:15th
Termstart:January 14, 2019
Termstart1:January 11, 1993
Termend1:January 13, 2003
Predecessor1:Ruth Hackler
Successor1:Arlen Siegfreid
Predecessor:Erin Davis
Spouse:Dianne

John Toplikar (February 24, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 15th district. Elected in 2018, he assumed office in 2019.

Early life and education

Toplikar was born and raised in Olathe, Kansas. After attending Johnson County Community College, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of Kansas and a Juris Doctor from the Washburn University School of Law.[1]

Career

From 1989 to 1991, Toplikar was a city official in Olathe. He was elected to the Johnson County Commission in 2003. Toplinkar served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002. Toplinkar has also worked as a carpenter and contractor.[2] In 2014, he was an unsuccessful candidate for Kansas insurance commissioner, placing fifth in the Republican primary.[3] In the 2018 election, Toplikar ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Democratic nominee Chris Haulmark in the November general election.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Toplikar. 2020-12-20. Ballotpedia. en.
  2. Web site: Representative John Toplikar Legislators Kansas State Legislature. 2020-12-20. www.kslegislature.org.
  3. Web site: Health care law is top issue in 5-way primary for Kansas insurance commissioner. 2020-12-20. LJWorld.com. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2018-11-07. The Latest: Deaf House candidate loses amid allegations. 2020-12-20. AP NEWS.
  5. Web site: 2018-10-03. Kansas Democrats spurn deaf candidate over abuse allegations. 2020-12-20. AP NEWS.