Paul Waggoner (politician)

Paul Waggoner is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 104th district. Elected in 2018, he assumed office in 2019.

For the musician, see Paul Waggoner.
Paul Waggoner
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 104th district
Assumed office
2019
Preceded bySteven Becker
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Kansas (BA)
Trinity International University (MA)

Education

Waggoner earned a Bachelor of Science in business from the University of Kansas and a Master of Arts in history from Trinity International University.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Waggoner owned and managed Waggoners, Inc., a cushioning and upholstery business based in Hutchinson, Kansas. Waggoner also served as a precinct committeeman of Medora Township, Reno County, Kansas. In the 2018 Republican primary for the 104th district in the Kansas House of Representatives Waggoner defeated incumbent Steven Becker by nine points. He then defeated Democratic nominee Garth Strand in the November general election.[2][3] Waggoner defeated Strand again in the 2020 November general election.[4]

References
  1. Paul Waggoner - Kansas House of Representatives 104
  2. "Representative Paul Waggoner | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  3. "Paul Waggoner". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  4. Clarkin, Mary. "Strand running for Waggoner's House seat". Salina Journal. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
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