Tim Huelskamp
Timothy Alan Huelskamp (/ˈhjuːlskæmp/; born November 11, 1968) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Kansas's 1st congressional district from 2011 to 2017. Huelskamp, a member of the Republican Party, was rated the least bipartisan member of the House during the 114th Congress by The Lugar Center - McCourt School of Public Policy Bipartisan Index. Prior to entering Congress, he represented the 38th district of the Kansas Senate from 1997 until 2011.
Tim Huelskamp | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Moran |
| Succeeded by | Roger Marshall |
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – January 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Marian Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Garrett Love |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Alan Huelskamp November 11, 1968 Fowler, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Angela Huelskamp |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Santa Fe University of Art and Design (BA) American University (MA, PhD) |
Known for his strong social conservatism, Huelskamp was the chairman of the House Tea Party Caucus from February 2015 until the end of his term on January 3, 2017. He was succeeded by Roger Marshall, who defeated him in the 2016 Republican primary.
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