Education
Arpke is a Salina travel agent and consultant, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Florida State University.
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Tom Arpke
Edit Profilepolitician Member of the Kansas Senate
Career
Arpke was elected to the Kansas House in 2010 and filed for the Senate race in 2012. 2012
Arpke defeated incumbent Pete Brungardt in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012 by a 5,413-4,354 margin. He defeated Democratic nominee Janice Norlin in the 2012 general election.
Senator.
Arpke serves on these legislative committees:
Ways and Means
Education (vice-chairman)
Natural Resources
Legislative Educational Planning Committee
Some of the top contributors to Arpke"s 2012 campaign, according to Project Vote Smart:
Kansas Chamber of Commerce, $2,818
Koch Industries, $2,000
American Freedom Public Affairs Committee, $2,000
In addition, a number of contributors gave $1,000 each.
