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Robert OlsonREPRepublican State Senator, District 23
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Robert S. Olson (born December 1, 1969) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 23rd district. He was previously a Representative in the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 26th district from 2005 to 2010, having served as the Majority Whip. Olson was appointed to the Kansas Senate following Karin Brownlee's nomination to serve as Kansas Secretary of Labor. On February 13, 2023, Olson announced he would not seek reelection to his Senate seat.

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Past Positions1 - 3 of 3
Senator
Kansas State Senate
2011 - Current
Representative
Kansas State House of Representatives
2005 - 2011
Former Majority Whip
Kansas State House of Representatives
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Former Chair
Telecommunications Study Committee, Kansas State Senate
Former Chair
Utilities Committee, Kansas State Senate
Former Chair
Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, Kansas State Senate
Former Member
Federal and State Affairs Committee, Kansas State Senate
Former Member
Commerce Committee, Kansas State Senate
Former Member
Confirmation Oversight Committee, Kansas State Senate
Former Member
Confirmation Oversight Committee, Kansas State Senate
Member
2016 Special Committee on Foster Care Adequacy, Kansas State Senate