Lance Kinzer


Lance Kinzer is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 30th district. He was appointed to his first term and has served since July 27, 2004. After redistricting in 2010, his district's number changed from 14 to 30. Kinzer was sworn in on January 14, 2013 as the State Representative from District 30.
He had evaluations in excess of 90% from the American Conservative Union and Kansas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity.
On June 8, 2012, the Federal District Court released new legislative boundaries for Kansas based on the 2010 census; this decision placed Rep. Kinzer in the 30th District, in the same District with Rep. Ron Worley. Kinzer defeated Worley in the Republican Primary for District 30 on August 7, 2012 by a 57%–43% margin. Kinzer subsequently won the general election and began serving his 5th term in the legislature in January 2013.
Kinzer ran for Speaker for the 2013–14 session, but did not succeed. The Republican House Caucus chose Ray Merrick.
Kinzer, who attended Wheaton College and the University of Kansas School of Law, was a partner in the law firm Schlagel & Kinzer, LLC.
Kinzer registered as a lobbyist for 1st Amendment Partnership in 2016.
Prior to his election to the House, he served as Chairman of the Olathe Republican Party and as Regional Director of Sam Brownback's 2004 campaign.
He is married to his wife Michelle and they have two children: Pearce Kinzer and Haylee Kinzer.

Sponsored legislation

According to Project Vote Smart, Kinzer has sponsored three pieces of legislation during his six years in the Kansas House of Representatives. He has also cosponsored one bill.
* Prohibiting Health Insurance Mandates – HCR 5032 – 2010
* Partial Birth/Late-term Abortion Reporting Requirements – HB 2206 – 2009
* Legislative Appropriations – HCR 5032 – 2006

Committee membership

The top 5 donors to Kinzer's 2008 campaign: