Nikki McDonald | |
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Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
Assumed office December 21, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Brad Boyd |
Personal details | |
Spouse | Patrick |
Nikki McDonald is an American politician and community organizer who is currently serving as a state representative in the Kansas House of Representatives since December 21,2023. Following Brad Boyd's resignation,McDonald was elected by the local Democratic precinct committee. [1]
McDonald worked as a teacher earlier in her career. She has listed education issues as a particular focus in office. [2] She also founded the Olathe Public Education Network,a nonprofit which advocates against extremism in public schools.
Additionally,McDonald has worked on several political campaigns in her district,including her predecessor Brad Boyd's successful Kansas House campaign.
McDonald lives in Olathe with her husband Patrick and two children.
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