26 Facts About Nancy Boyda

Nancy Boyda was born on August 2,1955 and is an American chemist and politician.

Nancy Boyda is a former Democratic US Representative for, serving from 2007 to 2009.

On November 4,2008, Boyda was defeated for re-election to a second term by Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins.

Nancy Boyda was the Democratic nominee for the seat in the 2024 election, where she was defeated by Republican candidate Derek Schmidt.

Nancy Boyda graduated with honors from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, where she received dual degrees in chemistry and education.

Nancy Boyda began her career in 1978 working as an analytical chemist and field inspector.

Nancy Boyda grew up in a Republican family and later became a Democrat in 2003.

Nancy Boyda criticized Ryun's support for school vouchers and his lack of support for public schools.

Nancy Boyda said she had left the Republican Party because it had become too conservative.

Nancy Boyda spent $1.1 million on her campaign, $300,000 of it her own money.

The only county Nancy Boyda had won during the election was Crawford.

Nancy Boyda defeated State Senator Dennis Pyle in the primary.

Nancy Boyda announced that, unlike in 2006, she would not seek assistance from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for her 2008 campaign.

Nancy Boyda said that "Kansas voters should control Kansas campaigns" and that Kansans should be able to "run our election without Washington interference".

Nancy Boyda applied to join the House Blue Dog Coalition, a caucus of conservative Democratic representatives.

Nancy Boyda was unable to join as adding her would have put the Blue Dogs over their membership limit of 47.

Congresswoman Nancy Boyda left a congressional hearing while a retired Army general testified about US progress in Iraq.

Nancy Boyda hoped to draw a distinction between politely excusing herself and storming out of the room.

Nancy Boyda subsequently announced her candidacy to seek the Democratic nomination on July 1,2019.

Nancy Boyda withdrew from the race saying she would begin a non-profit to break partisan divide as opposed to running for the Senate.

Nancy Boyda filed to run for Kansas's 2nd District for the 2024 elections.

Nancy Boyda defeated Matt Kleinmann in the Democratic primary, and faced former state Attorney General Derek Schmidt in the general election.

Nancy Boyda has said her priorities are bipartisan immigration reform, tax cuts for working class individuals and campaign finance reform.

In 2007, Nancy Boyda talked with protestors during a public appearance in Lawrence, Kansas after she voted to provide additional funds for America's troops serving in the Iraq War.

In 2008, Nancy Boyda opposed a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage during a debate with her general election opponent and said that lawmakers should avoid "tampering" with the US Constitution, in reference to a push to amend the Constitution to ban marriage equality.

Nancy Boyda was married to Steve Nancy Boyda, a Marine Corps veteran and police officer.