Peggy Mast


Peggy Mast is a Republican politician who served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing the 76th district. She served from 1997 to 2017, finishing her 20-year career as the Speaker of the House Pro Tempore. The American Conservative Union gave her an evaluation of 79%.
Mast was previously a school bus driver, and worked for Emporia Zoo, Arnold Staffing Services, and Design Rite Contracting. While she is currently retired, she continues to serve the state of Kansas as a state legislator. She has stated that " gives me the opportunity to meet and learn the needs of individuals and then try to make a positive difference in their lives."
She has been a member of a number of organizations, including American Business Women's Association, Prairie Hens Unit, Kansas Cattlewoman's Association, Republican Women's Organization, and Alliance to Recognize and End Abuse.

Issue positions

Mast's website lists her legislative priorities. She is an advocate of low taxes and is firmly pro-life. Mast has also fought to protect the institution of marriage, and to keep schools fully funded.

Committee membership

Representative Mast currently serves on the following legislative committees:
The top 5 donors to Mast's 2008 campaign were all professional organizations: