Carl Holmes

For the American firefighter, see Carl G. Holmes.

Carl Holmes (October 19, 1940) is an American politician, and a Republican former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, who represented the 125th district from 1985 to 2013.

Carl Holmes
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 125th district
In office January 14, 1985 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Robert Frey
Succeeded by	Reid Petty
Personal details
Born	(1940-10-19) October 19, 1940 (age 84) Dodge City, Kansas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Willynda Holmes
Residence	Liberal, Kansas
Alma mater	Colorado State University

Prior to his election to the House, Holmes served as mayor of the city of Plains from 1982 to 1989. Since 1962 he has worked as a land manager of Holmes Farms.

Holmes received his BBA from Colorado State University.^[1]

Holmes was defeated in the August 7, 2012, Republican Primary by Reid Petty, losing by only 9 votes, 904–895. Petty is a member of the school board in Liberal and is the Seward County Republican Chairman.

Committee membership

• Energy and Utilities (Chair)
• Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget
• Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations (Chair)
• Joint Committee on Energy and Environmental Policy (Vice-Chair)

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Holmes's 2008 campaign:^[2]

• 1. Pioneer Communications - $1,000
• 2. Westar Energy - $1,000
• 3. Kansas Contractors Assoc - $1,000
• 4. AT&T - $1,000
• 5. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation - $750