Ray Merrick | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Michael O'Neal |
| Succeeded by | Ron Ryckman Jr. |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Charlotte O'Hara |
| Succeeded by | Sean Tarwater |
| In office January 10, 2000 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Phyllis Gilmore |
| Succeeded by | Charlotte O'Hara |
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Colyer |
| Succeeded by | Pat Apple |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1939 Smith, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Phyllis Merrick |
| Alma mater | Washburn University |
Raymond F. Merrick (born October 18, 1939) is a Republican former member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing district 27 from 2013 to 2017. He was elected Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives in December 2012.[1][2]
- ^ Cooper, Brad, "Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders", May 21, 2013, The Kansas City Star, detailed profile of Kansas House Speaker Merrick. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ Lowry, Bryan (Eagle Topeka bureau), "Virgil Peck will challenge Ray Merrick for speaker of Kansas House", November 15, 2014, The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved November 21, 2014.