| State house | Kansas |
|---|---|
| District | 96th |
| Term start | January 11, 2021 |
| Preceded | Stephanie Yeager |
| Party | Republican |
Tom Kessler is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 96th district of the Kansas House of Representatives.[1]
In 2021, Kessler won the election for the 96th district of the Kansas House of Representatives against Stephanie Yeager with 53.3% of the vote.[2][3] Kessler assumed his office on January 11, 2021.[2] In 2023 he ran unopposed and was re-elected to his position.[2] He owned a liquor store.[4]
In 2025, Kessler as Chair of the House Federal State and Affairs Committee pushed forward a bill to legalize the sale of tobacco products in vending machines.[5] The bill died in committee.[6]
References
- ^ "Representative Tom Kessler". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Tom Kessler". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Swaim, Chance (November 3, 2020). "Democrats lose south Wichita seat in Kansas House". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ The Journal Staff (October 19, 2020). "Voters in south Wichita House district have a choice to make this time around". KLC Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Tim Carpenter. "Topeka businessman asks state lawmakers to allow vending machine sales of vape products". Kansas Reflector
- ^ "HB2094"