Nancy Boyda

Nancy Boyda, a Democrat, represented the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives between 2007-2009. She lost the November 2008 general election to Lynn Jenkins (R).

Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Biography
Boyda graduated from William Jewell college receiving dual degrees in education and chemistry. She has worked as an analytical chemist and field inspector for the Environmental Protection Agency and as held management positions at numerous pharmaceutical companies. Boyda is married to Steve Boyda and has two children and five step-children. She lives in Topeka, Kansas.

2006 congressional election
Boyda was the Democratic Party nominee in the 2006 congressional election for the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas. She defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Jim Ryun 51% to 47% to take possession of the seat. 

Boyda campaigned against ideological conservatism and the role of money in politics. She campaigned on renewable energy, fiscal discipline, and a changed policy in Iraq. 

Money in politics
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Committees

 * House Committee on Armed Services
 * Subcommittee on Readiness
 * Subcommittee on Military Personnel


 * House Committee on Agriculture
 * Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research
 * Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
 * Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry

Contact
DC Office: 1711 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone:(202) 225-6601 Fax:(202) 225-7986 Web Email Website

Topeka: 510 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612 Phone:(785) 234-8111 Fax:(785) 234-9111

Pittsburg: The Stilwell Hotel 701 N. Broadway, Suite A Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone:(620) 231-3011 Fax:(620) 231-4011

Resources

 * Nancy Boyda for Congress, official campaign site.

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Everyday Citizen (EverydayCitizen.com)
 * Red State Rabble
 * In this Moment
 * Boyda Bloc