Marvin Robinson (politician) explained

Marvin Robinson
State House:Kansas
State:Kansas
District:35th
Term Start:January 2023
Preceded:Broderick Henderson
Party:Democratic
Birth Name:Marvin S. Robinson II
Allegiance:United States
Branch:Navy

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

Life

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

Robinson was elected in 2022 to represent District 35 of the Kansas House of Representatives. He succeeded his first cousin, Broderick Henderson. 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]

On August 6, 2024, Robinson lost his reelection bid to Democrat challenger, Wanda Paige, after having received just 22% of the vote.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rupert . Mary . July 25, 2022 . 35th District candidates seek election . 2023-05-16 . Wyandotte Daily! . en-US.
  2. Web site: Perez . Zach . 2022-10-25 . A Kansas Democratic stronghold is up for grabs for the first time in 28 years. Can a Republican win? . 2023-05-16 . KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR . en.
  3. Web site: Bahl . Andrew . May 15, 2023 . Gov. Laura Kelly axes funds for Quindaro Ruins project backed by controversial Kansas Democrat . 2023-05-16 . The Topeka Capital-Journal . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2023-05-25 . This Kansas Democrat helped pass transgender restrictions. He still enjoys support in his district . 2024-01-04 . KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR . en.
  5. Web site: 2023-05-15 . Payback? Project funds axed after Kansas lawmaker defies governor on abortion, trans rights . 2024-01-04 . AP News . en.
  6. Web site: 2024-08-08 . Kansas Democratic lawmaker who voted against transgender people loses primary election . 2024-08-22 . The Advocate . en.