Mari-Lynn Poskin
Mari-Lynn Poskin | |
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| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Poskin lives in Leawood with her husband, David.[10] They have seven children and three grandchildren.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
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