Allison Hougland
Allison Hougland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | John Toplikar |
| Succeeded by | Lauren Bohi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Olathe, Kansas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Allison Hougland is an American politician and realtor who served as a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 15th district. She was elected in 2022 and lost her race in 2024, serving from January 9, 2023 to January 13, 2025.
Early life
Hougland was born in Olathe, Kansas, grew up there, and works there.[1] She lives in the city. Her father was a state representative and judge, and her mother was a small business owner.
Career
Hougland has been employed as a realtor for the last six years.[2] In 2022, she ran for the Kansas House. She won by 78 votes running against Republican nominee Matt Bingesser.[3] In the state legislature, she served on the committees for homelessness, welfare reform, elections in addtion to child welfare and foster care.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allison Hougland | 2,915 | 50.68% | |
| Republican | Matt Bingesser | 2,837 | 49.32% | |
| Total votes | 5,752 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lauren Bohi | 3,935 | 50.68% | |
| Democratic | Allison Hougland * | 3,829 | 49.32% | |
| Total votes | 7,764 | 100 | ||
References
- ↑ "Home: Allison for Kansas". www.allisonforkansas.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Representative Allison Hougland | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ↑ Schwab, Scott (November 7, 2022). "Kansas Secretary of State 2022 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF).
- ↑ "2024 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State. 2024.
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