Ralph Ostmeyer

Ralph Ostmeyer (May 6, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 40th district from 2005 through January 2017. Previously, he served as a Representative in the House (2001–2005). He is a farmer and rancher from Grinnell, and is married to Kay Ostmeyer.

Ralph Ostmeyer
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 40th district
In office January 10, 2005 – January 9, 2017
Preceded by	Stan Clark
Succeeded by	Rick Billinger
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 118th district
In office January 8, 2001 – January 10, 2005
Preceded by	Gayle Mollenkamp
Succeeded by	Virginia Beamer
Personal details
Born	(1943-05-06) May 6, 1943 (age 82)[1]
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kay Ostmeyer
Children	7
Residence(s)	Grinnell, Kansas, U.S.
Profession	farmer/rancher

Committee assignments

Ostmeyer served on these legislative committees:^[2]

• Agriculture (vice-chair)
• Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations
• Federal and State Affairs
• Local Government

Major donors

Some of the top contributors to Ostmeyer's 2008 campaign, according to OpenSecrets, were:^[3]

Koch Industries, Kansas Association of Realtors, Kansas Contractors Association, John G. Lewis, Dana C. Lewis, Kansas Republican Senatorial Committee

Financial, insurance and real estate were his largest donor group, followed by energy and natural resources companies.