Ed Trimmer

Ed Trimmer (born January 12, 1952) was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 79th district and had been the minority whip. He served from August 19, 2005 until January 14, 2019.^[1]

Ed Trimmer
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 79th district
In office January 14, 2013 – January 14, 2019
Preceded by	Kasha Kelley
Succeeded by	Cheryl Helmer
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 78th district
In office August 9, 2005 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Judy Showalter
Succeeded by	Ron Ryckman Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1952-01-12) January 12, 1952 (age 73)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Krystal
Children	2
Education	Emporia State University

Trimmer was defeated for reelection by Republican Cheryl Helmer, who received 3,683 votes, 50.8% of the total ballots cast, to Trimmer's 3,570 votes 49.2% of the total.

In 2019, Trimmer was elected to the Winfield Board of Education, receiving the highest total of the four seated candidates who were running for four-year terms.^[2]

Trimmer taught in Winfield Public Schools from 1974–2006.

He has served on a number of organizations including Mosaic Patient Review Committee, ABCDE, National Forensic League, Vision 20/20 People Sub-committee, and the Kansas Speech Communication Association.^[3]

Committee membership

• Education
• Health and Human Services
• Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight (Ranking Member)
• Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations

Major Donors

The top 5 donors to Trimmer's 2008 campaign were all professional organizations:^[4]

• 1. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
• 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
• 3. Kansas National Education Assoc $1,000
• 4. Kansas Assoc of Realtors $900
• 5. Kansas Optometric Assoc $750