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Marvin Robinson
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 35th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 2023
Preceded byBroderick Henderson
Personal details
Born
Marvin S. Robinson II
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceNavy

Marvin S. Robinson II is an American politician serving in the Kansas House of Representatives since 2023.

Life[edit]

Robinson graduated from Sumner High School. He attended Emporia State University and Temple University.[1] He dropped out of college.[2] He served in the United States Navy as an operations specialist and was honorably discharged.[2][1] Robinson worked for organizations in Wyandotte County, Kansas that serve underprivileged minority groups.[2] He has advocated for the preservation and study of the Quindaro Townsite.[2]

Robinson was elected in 2022 to represent District 35 of the Kansas House of Representatives.[2] He succeeded his first cousin, Broderick Henderson.[2] A Democrat, he has voted with Republicans on a number of issues, overriding governor Laura Kelly's vetos.[3]

In 2023, Robinson broke ranks with his party to provide the single Democratic vote needed to override a veto and pass into law bills to restrict transgender rights, abortion access, and access to food stamps. Many within his party accused him of siding with the Republicans in exchange for $250,000 of state funding to restore a historic gazebo.[4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Rupert, Mary (July 25, 2022). "35th District candidates seek election". Wyandotte Daily!. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  • ^ a b c d e f Perez, Zach (2022-10-25). "A Kansas Democratic stronghold is up for grabs for the first time in 28 years. Can a Republican win?". KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  • ^ Bahl, Andrew (May 15, 2023). "Gov. Laura Kelly axes funds for Quindaro Ruins project backed by controversial Kansas Democrat". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  • ^ "This Kansas Democrat helped pass transgender restrictions. He still enjoys support in his district". KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  • ^ "Payback? Project funds axed after Kansas lawmaker defies governor on abortion, trans rights". AP News. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2024-01-04.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marvin_Robinson_(politician)&oldid=1193544080"

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