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.
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]
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]