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Jim Irey, Democrat
Kansas State Representative, 59th District

Age: 63

Family: wife, Linda; three children

Education: Emporia State University

Profession: former teacher, administrator and superintendent

Personal history: Irey serves on the State Board of Directors of Kansas Pride Inc., is president of the Melvern Alumni and serves on the Osage County Extension Council. He ran against Rep. Joe Humerickhouse two years ago and lost.

Top issues: affordable and accessible health care, education, develop a long-term comprehensive energy policy for Kansas.