Robert Grant (Kansas politician) explained

State House:Kansas
State:Kansas
District:2nd
Term Start1:1997
Term End1:December 10, 2013
Predecessor1:Donna Yoh
Successor1:Adam Lusker
Term Start2:1992
Term End2:1995
Predecessor2:Sam Roper
Successor2:Donna Yoh
Party:Democratic Party
Birth Date:28 November 1948
Birth Place:Clovis, New Mexico
Death Place:Joplin, Missouri
Alma Mater:Labette Community College
Residence:Cherokee, Kansas

Robert P. Grant (November 28, 1948 – December 9, 2015) was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district.[1] He served his first term from 1991 to 1994 and served from 1997 to 2013.

Prior to becoming a representative, Grant served as mayor of Cherokee for 16 years. Long active in the community, he was involved with the American Legion, West Mineral Eagles and Pittsburg Elks Lodge #412 and with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Cherokee Gun Club.[2]

Grant was married to his wife Lynn for 39 years. They have a daughter and two grandchildren.

He announced he would be retiring effective December 10, 2013.[3] Grant died on December 9, 2015, at the age of 67 after a short illness.[4]

Committee membership

Major donors

The top five donors to Grant's 2008 campaign came mostly from professional associations:[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System.
  2. http://www.ksdp.org/node/5130 Kansas Democratic Party - Rep. Bob Grant
  3. News: Rep. Bob Grant announces retirement . Andrew Nash . The Morning Sun . June 20, 2013 .
  4. http://hometowngirard.com/obituary-robert-bob-grant/ Obituary Robert “Bob” Grant
  5. http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=107992 Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions