Edward E. Berger | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 34th district | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Terry Bruce |
Succeeded by | Mark Steffen |
Personal details | |
Born | Harvey County, Kansas, U.S. | July 29, 1945
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carole |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Hutchinson, Kansas |
Education | Wichita State University (BA, MA) Kansas State University (EdD) |
Website | Official website |
Edward E. Berger (July 29, 1945) is an American educator and politician from the state of Kansas. A Republican, Berger has represented the 34th district of the Kansas Senate, based in Reno County, since 2017.[1][2] He was defeated in the 2020 Republican primary by doctor Mark Steffen.[3]
Berger was first elected after defeating Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce in the 2016 Republican primary, a victory that was attributed to Berger's opposition to income tax cuts that Bruce had championed.[4] Prior to his election to the Senate, Berger served as the president of Hutchinson Community College for 23 years, and continues to run his own consulting business.[5]
Berger lives in Hutchinson with his wife Carol; they have two children.[6]