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Samantha Poetter
State House:Kansas
District:6th
Term Start:January 11, 2021
Party:Republican
Predecessor:Clifford Blackmore
Education:Kansas State University (BA)

Samantha M. Poetter is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 6th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

A first-generation American, Poetter was raised in Paola, Kansas, where her parents owned a restaurant. Poetter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and government from Kansas State University.[1]

Career

As an undergraduate, Poetter worked as an intern in the office of the Secretary of State of Kansas. She then worked as a campaign staffer for Senator Pat Roberts. Poetter later served as the communications director for Secretary of State Kris Kobach.[2] In 2016, Poetter became chair of Kansans for Conservative Values, a conservative political action committee.[3]

2021-2022 Kansas House of Representatives Committee Assignments[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samantha for Kansas. 2021-05-02. Samantha for Kansas. en.
  2. Web site: Samantha Poetter. 2021-05-02. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: Clarkin. Mary. Current, former staffers of Kobach start PAC to promote conservative candidates. 2021-05-02. The Hutchinson News. en.
  4. Web site: Representative Samantha Poetter . Kslegislature.org . 2021-07-11.