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]

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
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References
  1. http://votesmart.org/candidate/59455/ed-trimmer#.UftOaGRxtHs
  2. Trimmer, Rozell join Winfield Board of Education, The Cowley Courier Traveler, Judith Zaccaria, November 6, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  3. Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ed Trimmer Biography
  4. Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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