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Nancy Boyda, a Democrat, represented the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives between 2007-2009. She lost the November 2008 general election to Lynn Jenkins (R).
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Environmental record
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Biography
Boyda graduated from William Jewell college receiving dual degrees in education and chemistry. She has worked as an analytical chemist and field inspector for the Environmental Protection Agency and as held management positions at numerous pharmaceutical companies. Boyda is married to Steve Boyda and has two children and five step-children. She lives in Topeka, Kansas.[1]
2006 congressional election
Boyda was the Democratic Party nominee in the 2006 congressional election for the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas. She defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Jim Ryun 51% to 47% to take possession of the seat. [2]
Boyda campaigned against ideological conservatism and the role of money in politics. She campaigned on renewable energy, fiscal discipline, and a changed policy in Iraq. [3]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Sheet Metal Workers Union | $ 18,000 |
| University of Kansas | $ 16,100 |
| United Steelworkers | $ 10,250 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| American Bankers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $ 10,000 |
| American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees | $ 10,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 10,000 |
| BRIDGE PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $ 10,000 |
| Independent Community Bankers of America | $ 10,000 |
| International Assn of Fire Fighters | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Air Traffic Controllers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| National Education Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Leadership PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Operating Engineers Union | $ 10,000 |
| PAC to the Future | $ 10,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Solidarity PAC | $ 10,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Nancy Boyda from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
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- Revolving door profile for Nancy Boyda from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Nancy Boyda from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Nancy Boyda from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Readiness
- Subcommittee on Military Personnel
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
- Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry
More Background Data
Background information on Jim Ryun, whom Nancy Boyda challenged in the 2006 congressional elections:
Contact
DC Office:
1711 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone:(202) 225-6601
Fax:(202) 225-7986
Web Email
Website
Topeka:
510 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone:(785) 234-8111
Fax:(785) 234-9111
Pittsburg:
The Stilwell Hotel
701 N. Broadway, Suite A
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone:(620) 231-3011
Fax:(620) 231-4011
Articles and Resources
Resources
- Nancy Boyda for Congress, official campaign site.
Local blogs and discussion sites
Articles
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Date of Birth: August 2, 1955 November 7, 2006 | |||
