Peggy Mast

Peggy Mast (born August 20, 1948) is a Republican politician who served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing the 76th district. She served from 1997 to 2017, finishing her 20-year career as the Speaker of the House pro tempore.

Peggy Mast
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 76th district
In office
January 13, 1997 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byRaymond Arthur Luthi
Succeeded byEric Smith
Personal details
Born (1948-08-20) August 20, 1948
Norton, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJohn Mast
ResidenceEmporia, Kansas

Career

Mast was previously a school bus driver, and worked for Emporia Zoo, Arnold Staffing Services, and Design Rite Contracting.

She has been a member of a number of organizations, including American Business Women's Association, Prairie Hens Unit, Kansas Cattlewoman's Association, Republican Women's Organization, and Alliance to Recognize and End Abuse.[1]

Committee membership

Representative Mast served on the following legislative committees:[2]

  • Calendar and Printing
  • Interstate Cooperation (vice-chair)
  • Joint Committee on Kansas Security
  • Legislative Budget
  • Legislative Coordinating Council
  • Legislative Post Audit Committee
  • Social Services Budget (vice-chair)

Controversy

On October 20, 2016, she was widely criticized by peers and national news, by apparently praising a quote from Adolf Hitler while comparing him to Planned Parenthood. She said, "Great quote from Hitler in the video. Please listen to it closely. His words are profound! Let’s start using discernment."[3][4]

References
  1. "Peggy Mast's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-08-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Representative Peggy Mast | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2021-08-15.
  3. Lowry, Bryan (October 22, 2016). "Kansas House leader calls Hitler's words 'profound' in Facebook post".
  4. "Kansas Republican cites Adolf Hitler's "great quote" in Planned Parenthood critique". 21 October 2016.
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