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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.
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) |
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 | % | |
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Democratic | Mari-Lynn Poskin | 8,249 | 51.55 | |
Republican | Jane Dirks | 7,752 | 48.45 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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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