Mari-Lynn Poskin Explained

Mari-Lynn Poskin
Party:	Democratic
Education:	University of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS)
Birth Place:	Merced, California, U.S.
State House:	Kansas
District:	20th
Term Start:	January 11, 2021
Predecessor:	Jan Kessinger

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

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

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]

Personal life

Poskin lives in Leawood with her husband, David.^[7] They have seven children and three grandchildren.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Contact Mari-Lynn Poskin Contact My Politician. 2021-05-04. www.contactmypolitician.com.
2. Web site: 2020-04-14 . Mari-Lynn Poskin . 2024-06-19 . The Hometown Project . en-US.
3. Web site: Obama endorses in Kansas races Sunflower State Journal . 2024-06-19 . sunflowerstatejournal.com.
4. Web site: Mari-Lynn Poskin. 2021-05-04. Ballotpedia. en.
5. Web site: Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin Legislators Kansas State Legislature. 2021-05-04. www.kslegislature.org.
6. Web site: House District 20 Profile . Kansas Legislative Research Department.
7. Web site: Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin Legislators Kansas State Legislature . kslegislature.org.
8. Web site: About Mari-Lynn . 2024-06-19 . Poskin4KS . en.