Ralph Ostmeyer
Ralph Ostmeyer (May 6, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 40th district from 2005 through January 2017. Previously, he served as a Representative in the House (2001–2005). He is a farmer and rancher from Grinnell, and is married to Kay Ostmeyer. Committee assignments. Ostmeyer served on these legislative committees: Major donors. Some of the top contributors to Ostmeyer's 2008 campaign, according to OpenSecrets, were: Financial, insurance and real estate were his largest donor group, followed by energy and natural resources companies.