Robert Grant (Kansas politician)

Robert P. Grant (November 28, 1948 – December 9, 2015) was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district.^[1] He served his first term from 1991 to 1994 and served from 1997 to 2013.

Robert Grant
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 2nd district
In office 1997 – December 10, 2013
Preceded by	Donna Yoh
Succeeded by	Adam Lusker
In office 1992–1995
Preceded by	Sam Roper
Succeeded by	Donna Yoh
Personal details
Born	(1948-11-28)November 28, 1948 Clovis, New Mexico
Died	December 9, 2015(2015-12-09) (aged 67) Joplin, Missouri
Political party	Democratic Party
Residence	Cherokee, Kansas
Alma mater	Labette Community College

Prior to becoming a representative, Grant served as mayor of Cherokee for 16 years. Long active in the community, he was involved with the American Legion, West Mineral Eagles and Pittsburg Elks Lodge #412 and with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Cherokee Gun Club.^[2]

Grant was married to his wife Lynn for 39 years. They have a daughter and two grandchildren.

He announced he would be retiring effective December 10, 2013.^[3] Grant died on December 9, 2015, at the age of 67 after a short illness.^[4]

Committee membership

• Financial Institutions (Ranking Member)
• Insurance (Ranking Member)
• Transportation
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Joint Committee on State Building Construction (Chair)

Major donors

The top five donors to Grant's 2008 campaign came mostly from professional associations:^[5]

• 1. Midwest Minerals $1,000
• 2. Kansas National Education Assoc. $1,000
• 3. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
• 4. Kansas Optometric Assoc. $800
• 5. Kansas Bankers Assoc. $800