Richard E. Wilborn (born February 10, 1945) is an American politician from the state of Kansas. He served as a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 35th district from 2015 to 2025.[1] in 2024, he was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives from the 73rd district.[2]
Early life
Wilborn graduated from Kansas State University, and has resided in McPherson, Kansas, for over 45 years.
Political positions
Wilborn opposes abortion, gun control, Obamacare and left-leaning policies.[3]
In 2015, Wilborn sponsored Senate Bill 45 which authorized the carrying of concealed handguns without a license. He also sponsored Senate Bill 95, which ultimately created the Kansas Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act.[1]
Committee membership
Wilborn currently serves on the following legislative committees:[1]
- Commerce
- Federal and State Affairs
- Financial Institutions
- Telecommunications Study Committee
- Utilities
References
- ^ a b c "Senator Rick Wilborn". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions. Kansas Legislative Information System and Services. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ "2024 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State. 2024.
- ^ "Community Leader. Commonsense Conservative". Rick Wilborn for Kansas Senate District #35. Wilborn for Senate. Retrieved 25 October 2015.