Bud Estes
Bud Estes (October 4, 1946[2] – February 13, 2021) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Kansas Senate for the 38th district, from 2017 until his death, and previously served as the 119th district state representative.[3][4] Estes also served as the mayor of Bucklin, Kansas, for fourteen years.
Bud Estes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – February 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Garrett Love |
| Succeeded by | Ron Ryckman Sr. |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
| In office June 20, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Weber[1] |
| Succeeded by | Bradley Ralph |
| Mayor of Bucklin | |
| In office 1976–1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1946 Dodge City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 2021 (aged 74) Bucklin, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Renae Estes |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Fort Hays State University |
| Website | BudEstes.com |
Estes died in February 2021, after being hospitalized due to a prolonged illness.[5]
Committee membership
Estes has served on the following legislative committees:
- Health & Human Services
- Insurance & Financial Institutions
- Federal and State Affairs
References
- Brown, Jarrett (September 10, 2013). "Rep. Estes takes government, business experience to Topeka". Dodge City Daily Globe. dodgeglobe.com. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- Sommerfeld, Rachel (October 4, 2016). "Bud Estes (R-Kansas Senate District 38)". KSN.com. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- Hennessy, Joseph (February 13, 2021). "Kansas State Sen. Bud Estes dies at 75". WIBW-TV. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Representative Bud Estes". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions.
- Bahl, Andrew. "Western Kansas Sen. Bud Estes dies after a prolonged illness". The Ottawa Herald. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
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