Wink Hartman
Wink Hartman | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Libba |
| Education | Wichita State University (BA) |
Willis E. "Wink" Hartman is an American businessman and politician from the state of Kansas.
Politics
Hartman ran unsuccessfully to represent Kansas's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in the 2010 elections.[1] In February 2017, he declared his candidacy for Governor of Kansas in the 2018 election.[2] He ended his gubernatorial campaign in February 2018, endorsing Kris Kobach.[3] The next month, Kobach selected Hartman as his Lieutenant Gubernatorial candidate.[4]
In January 2019, Hartman announced that he was "seriously considering entering the race" in 2020 for the United States Senate seat expected to open up when Pat Roberts's term concludes.[5]
Personal life
Hartman graduated from Wichita State University.[6] His grandfather founded Hartman Oil Co. Before Hartman inherited the company, he gained experience working for the Derby Oil Company, Xerox Corporation, and Del Monte Foods. He purchased controlling interest in Hartman Oil from his father in 1990. He opened restaurants in Wichita, and founded the Wichita Wild, an indoor football team, in 2007.[7] He co-owned Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing.[8]
Hartman and his wife, Libba, live on a 600-acre (240 ha) ranch outside of Wichita.[8]
References
- ↑ Carrie Rengers (October 30, 2013). "Wink Hartman Sr. may run for office again". Kansas.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018. Text " The Wichita Eagle " ignored (help)
- ↑ Salazarsalazar, Daniel (February 15, 2017). "Wink Hartman running for governor 'because it's time to fix Topeka'". Kansas.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018. Text " The Wichita Eagle " ignored (help)
- ↑ Woodall, Hunter (February 21, 2018). "Wink Hartman drops campaign for Kansas governor, endorses Kobach". Kansascity.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018. Text " The Kansas City Star " ignored (help)
- ↑ Woodall, Hunter (March 21, 2018). "Kobach names Wichita businessman as running mate". Kansascity.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018. Text " The Kansas City Star " ignored (help)
- ↑ Rengers, Carrie (January 10, 2019). "Wichita businessman Wink Hartman Sr. 'seriously considering' Senate race". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ↑ Mary Clarkin (September 13, 2017). "Hartman: Fed Up! and running for governor - News - The Hutchinson News - Hutchinson, KS". Hutchnews.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- ↑ Lefler, Dion (July 21, 2010). "Willis "Wink" Hartman emphasizes his job-creation efforts". Kansas.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018. Text " The Wichita Eagle " ignored (help)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "A Wealthy Guardian Angel Lands at Indy 500". Cnbc.com. May 25, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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