Bud Estes

Bud Estes REPRepublican

American politician (1946-2021)

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Bud EstesREPRepublican American politician (1946-2021)
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Age at Death1946-2021
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KSResidence (state)

Bud Estes (October 4, 1946 – February 13, 2021) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Kansas Senate for the 38th district, from 2017 until his death, and previously served as the 119th district state representative. Estes also served as the mayor of Bucklin, Kansas, for fourteen years. Estes died in February 2021, after being hospitalized due to a prolonged illness.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Fort Hays University
BS Business Administration and Management
1968
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Senator
Kansas State Senate
2017 - 2021
Representative
Kansas State House of Representatives
2013 - 2017
Mayor
Bucklin City
1976 - 1990
Member
Bucklin City Council
1972 - 1976
Member
Ford County Planning Commission
Member
Boothill Chapter of the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association
Cit Marshal
Ford County
1970 - 1971
Employee
Bucklin Tractor and Implement
1968
Co-Owner
Bucklin Tractor & Implement Company Wind
Co-Owner, General Manager
Bucklin Tractor & Implement Company, Ness City
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Director
Management Committee, Development Corporation
Current
Member
Education Committee
Current
Officer
Bucklin Alumni Association
1996 - Current
Director
Dodge City Roundup
1989 - Current
Former President
Lion's Club
Member
Dodge City Ford and Bucklin Railroad, Board of Directors
Member
Fort Hays State University Foundation, Board of Directors
President
Bucklin Community Band
Production Manager
The Living Last Supper Drama
Former Member
New Jail Committee
Former Member
Natural Resources Committee, Kansas State Senate
Former Vice Chair
Agriculture Committee, Kansas State Senate
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