Dennis McKinney

Who is Dennis McKinney?

Dennis McKinney is a former Kansas State Treasurer, having been defeated in 2010 and formerly a state representative in the American state of Kansas, where he represented the 116th House District. This district covers a large portion of south central Kansas, including: Barber County, Comanche County, Kingman County, Kiowa County, north Harper County, and southeastern Ford County.

McKinney was appointed to the Kansas House of Representatives in May 1992 and was re-elected for nine terms. He served as the minority leader in that body, leading the Democrats from January 2003 until December 2008.

In his role as House Minority Leader, McKinney served on the State Finance Council, Calendar and Printing Committee, Interstate Cooperation Committee, and the Legislative Coordinating Council. He was also in charge of organizing activities of the caucus, streamlining legislative business, and uniting members on both sides of the aisle to accomplish goals for Kansas.

Prior to serving in the Kansas Legislature, McKinney served as a Kiowa County Commissioner from January 1989 through May 1992. He is a farmer on the family farm and also a stockman in Kiowa and Comanche counties.