Mari-Lynn Poskin | |
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| Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Kessinger |
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| 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.
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]
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.
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 | |
Poskin lives in Leawood with her husband,David. [9] They have seven children and three grandchildren. [10]
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