Susan Estes | |
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Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 87th district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Renee Erickson |
Personal details | |
Born | Susan Oliver |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ron Estes |
Children | 3 |
Education | Florida Atlantic University (Bachelor of Arts) |
Susan Oliver Estes [1] is an American politician and former educator serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 87th district. Elected in 2020,she assumed office on January 11,2021.
Estes earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary education from Florida Atlantic University. [2]
Prior to entering politics,Estes worked as a teacher. She was also the president of the Wichita Public Library Board and co-chair of the Metropolitan Area Planning Committee. Estes was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2020,succeeding Renee Erickson. [3] [4] [5]
Committee Assignments [6]
Estes is married to the U.S. Congressman Ron Estes. [7] [8] [9] They have three children and live in Wichita,Kansas. [10]
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