Mari-Lynn Poskin
Mari-Lynn Poskin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Kessinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Merced, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS) |
Mari-Lynn Poskin is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 20th district. Originally elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.
Early life and education
Poskin was born in Merced, California. After attending the University of Southern California, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English, psychology, and education from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.[1]
Career
Poskin has also had experience as a small business owner and in higher education.[2] She was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November 2020, where she was endorsed by President Barack Obama.[3] She assumed office on January 11, 2021.[4][5] She was reelected in 2022 and 2024.
She represents parts of Leawood and parts of Overland Park.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mari-Lynn Poskin | 8,249 | 51.55 | |
| Republican | Jane Dirks | 7,752 | 48.45 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mari-Lynn Poskin (incumbent) | 7,048 | 55.70 | |
| Republican | Carrie Rahfaldt | 5,606 | 44.30 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mari-Lynn Poskin (incumbent) | 8,826 | 57.58 | |
| Republican | Jerry Charlton | 6,501 | 42.42 | |
Personal life
Poskin lives in Leawood with her husband, David.[10] They have seven children and three grandchildren.[11]
References
- ^ "Contact Mari-Lynn Poskin | Contact My Politician". www.contactmypolitician.com. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Mari-Lynn Poskin". The Hometown Project. April 14, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Obama endorses in Kansas races | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Mari-Lynn Poskin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "House District 20 Profile" (PDF). Kansas Legislative Research Department.
- ^ Schwab, Scott (November 6, 2020). "Kansas Secretary of State 2020 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State.
- ^ Schwab, Scott (November 8, 2022). "Kansas Secretary of State 2022 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State.
- ^ Schwab, Scott (November 5, 2024). "Kansas Secretary of State 2024 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State.
- ^ "Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". kslegislature.org.
- ^ "About Mari-Lynn". Poskin4KS. Retrieved June 19, 2024.