Scott Schwab
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Scott Joseph Schwab (born July 9, 1972[1]) is an American politician serving as the 32nd Secretary of State of Kansas. He served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 49th district, from 2009 to 2019. He also served as Speaker pro tempore of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. He received national attention when his son, Caleb, was killed in an accident on the Schlitterbahn Kansas City, Kansas water park's Verrückt water slide. In November 2018, he was elected Kansas Secretary of State.[2][3]
Quick Facts 32nd Secretary of State of Kansas, Governor ...
Scott Schwab | |
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32nd Secretary of State of Kansas | |
Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
Governor | Laura Kelly |
Preceded by | Kris Kobach |
Speaker pro tempore of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Peggy Mast |
Succeeded by | Blaine Finch |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Hodge |
Succeeded by | Megan Lynn |
In office January 13, 2003 – January 8, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Dennis Pyle |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Hodge |
Personal details | |
Born | Scott Joseph Schwab (1972-07-09) July 9, 1972 (age 51) Great Bend, Kansas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Michele |
Children | 4 (1 deceased) |
Residence | Olathe, Kansas |
Education | Fort Hays State University (BA) |
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