Samantha Poetter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford Blackmore |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| 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]
- Federal and State Affairs
- Taxation
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice
References
- ↑ "Samantha for Kansas". Samantha for Kansas. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ↑ "Samantha Poetter". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ↑ Clarkin, Mary. "Current, former staffers of Kobach start PAC to promote conservative candidates". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ↑ "Representative Samantha Poetter". Kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2021-07-11.