Allison Hougland
Allison Hougland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Toplikar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Olathe, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Allison Hougland is an American politician and realtor serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 16th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Early life
[edit]Hougland was born and raised in Olathe, Kansas, where she now lives and works.[1] Her father was a state representative and judge, and her mother was a small business owner.
Career
[edit]Hougland has been employed as a realtor for the last six years.[2] In 2022, she ran for the Kansas House. She won over Republican nominee Matt Bingesser by 78 votes.[3] In the state legislature, she serves on the committees for homelessness, welfare reform, elections, and child welfare and foster care.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allison Hougland | 2,915 | 50.68% | |
| Republican | Matt Bingesser | 2,837 | 49.32% | |
| Total votes | 5,752 | 100 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Home: Allison for Kansas". www.allisonforkansas.com. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Representative Allison Hougland | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Schwab, Scott (November 7, 2022). "Kansas Secretary of State 2022 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF).
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