Connie O'Brien
# Connie O'Brien

Connie O'Brien (born October 12, 1946) is a Republican and a former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 42nd district. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she served from 2009 to 2017.

O'Brien is currently President of Leavenworth County Republican Women and Vice Chair of the County Party. She previously served as Precinct Committee Woman and President of Kansas for Life.

O'Brien has a BA in Social Studies and Secondary Education from St. Mary College of Leavenworth. She has worked as a teacher in Basehor-Linwood, Leavenworth, and McLouth.

## Political positions

O'Brien's official site lists her priorities as taxes, education, energy, traditional values, immigration, second amendment rights, and eminent domain. The American Conservative Union gave her a lifetime rating of 86%.

## Committee Leadership

* Children and Seniors (Chair)

## Committee Membership

* Elections
* Social Services Budget
* Local Government
* Joint Committee on Kansas Security

## Major donors

The top 5 donors to O'Brien's 2008 campaign:

* 1. Leavenworth County Republican Central Cmte $2,500
* 2. O'Brien, Connie $587
* 3. Koch Industries $500
* 4. Restore America PAC $500
* 5. Kansas Insurance Agents $350

## 2014 Kansas House Elections

Kansas House District 42 Elections, 2014 :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Republican | Connie O'Brien (Incumbent) | 4,042 | 59.5% |
| | Democratic | Austin Lee Harris | 2,751 | 40.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,793 | 100 |
