| State senate | Kansas |
|---|---|
| District | 38th |
| Term start | January 9, 2017 |
| Term end | February 13, 2021 |
| Preceded | Garrett Love |
| Succeeded | Ron Ryckman Sr. |
| State house 2 | Kansas |
| State 2 | Kansas |
| District 2 | 119th |
| Term start 2 | June 20, 2013 |
| Term end 2 | January 9, 2017 |
| Preceded 2 | Brian Weber[1] |
| Succeeded 2 | Bradley Ralph |
| Office 3 | Mayor of Bucklin |
| Term start 3 | 1976 |
| Term end 3 | 1990 |
| Party | Republican |
| Birth date | October 4, 1946 |
| Birth place | Dodge City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Death date | February 13, 2021 (aged 74) |
| Death place | Bucklin, Kansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fort Hays State University |
| Spouse | Renae Estes |
| Website | BudEstes.com |
Bud Estes (October 4, 1946[2] – February 13, 2021) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Kansas Senate for the 38th district, from 2017 until his death, and previously served as the 119th district state representative.[3][4] Estes also served as the mayor of Bucklin, Kansas, for fourteen years.
Estes died in February 2021, after being hospitalized due to a prolonged illness.[5]
Committee membership
Estes has served on the following legislative committees:
- Health & Human Services
- Insurance & Financial Institutions
- Federal and State Affairs
References
- ^ Brown, Jarrett (Sep 10, 2013). "Rep. Estes takes government, business experience to Topeka". Dodge City Daily Globe. dodgeglobe.com. Retrieved Feb 21, 2021.
- ^ Sommerfeld, Rachel (October 4, 2016). "Bud Estes (R-Kansas Senate District 38)". KSN.com. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ Hennessy, Joseph (February 13, 2021). "Kansas State Sen. Bud Estes dies at 75". WIBW-TV. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Representative Bud Estes". Kansas Legislature, 2015-2016 Legislative Sessions[dead link]
- ^ Bahl, Andrew. "Western Kansas Sen. Bud Estes dies after a prolonged illness". The Ottawa Herald. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021.