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Tobias Schlingensiepen is a Topeka, Kansas pastor and police chaplain. He is the Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Kansas's 2nd congressional district.[1]
Background
[edit]Schlingensiepen's involvement in the political process began when state funding cuts threatened to shut down the Kansas Neurological Institute in 2011. Schlingensiepen organized a bipartisan coalition to convince lawmakers to keep the Institute open.[2] Schlingensiepen won the 2nd District primary election on August 7, 2012, and then received the endorsement of his democratic rival, Bob Eye. Together, Eye and Schlingensiepen received 75% of the primary vote.[3]
Family Life
[edit]Schlingensiepen and his wife, Abigail, have eight children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Tobias Schlingensiepen's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ^ "Political Candidates Speak to Topeka West Students at Forum". Topeka Capitol-Journal.
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External Links
[edit]- Tobias Schlingensiepen Official website.