Edward J. Roitz (born March 18, 1955) is an American politician who served in the Kansas State Senate as a Republican from 1981 to 1984.

Edward Roitz
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 13th district
In office
1981–1984
Preceded byDonald L. Allegrucci
Succeeded byPhillip W. Martin
Personal details
Born (1955-03-18) March 18, 1955 (age 69)[1]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBethann Roitz
Children4[2]
Residence(s)Pittsburg, Kansas; Overland Park, Kansas

Roitz owned and operated a number of convenience stores and gas stations that were controlled by his family business.[2] He was originally elected to the State Senate in 1980 and served for one term; he left office after the 1984 legislative session and was replaced by Democrat Phillip W. Martin. In addition to his time in the Kansas Senate, Roitz served as mayor and city councillor.[2]

In 2022, he attempted a return to the state legislature, running for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 16. He faced no opposition in the primary, but was defeated in the general election by incumbent Democrat Linda Featherston.[3][4]

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  1. ^ "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Roitz, Edward". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "About Ed". edforkansas.com. Ed Roitz for Kansas. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "2022 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). sos.ks.gov. Kansas Secretary of State. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "2022 Primary Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). sos.ks.gov. Kansas Secretary of State. Retrieved December 7, 2022.