Clarke Sanders

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Clarke Sanders
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 69th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byJ. R. Claeys
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

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[edit]

In 2021, Sanders was elected for the 69th district of the Kansas House of Representatives.[3] He succeeded J. R. Claeys.[3] Sanders assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3] 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.[5] 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]

References[edit]

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