Susan Estes (politician)

Susan Estes
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 87th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byRenee Erickson
Personal details
Born
Susan Oliver
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRon Estes
Children3
EducationFlorida Atlantic University (Bachelor of Arts)

Susan Oliver Estes[1] is an American politician and former educator serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 87th district. Elected in 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Education

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Estes earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary education from Florida Atlantic University.[2]

Career

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Prior to entering politics, Estes worked as a teacher. She was also the president of the Wichita Public Library Board and co-chair of the Metropolitan Area Planning Committee. Estes was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2020, succeeding Renee Erickson.[3][4][5]

Committee Assignments[6]

  • Appropriations
  • Education
  • K-12 Education Budget

Personal life

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Estes is married to the U.S. Congressman Ron Estes.[7][8][9] They have three children and live in Wichita, Kansas.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Susan Estes". www.kake.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  2. ^ "Commencement Exercises 1987-12-18" (PDF). Florida Atlantic University.
  3. ^ Meyer, Kellie. "Kansas couple finds love in politics". graydc.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  4. ^ "Clear differences exist in Wichita House district when it comes to health care views". KLC Journal. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  5. ^ "Susan Estes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  6. ^ "Representative Susan Estes". Kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  7. ^ "Transcript | Mike Pompeo | Speakers | Landon Lectures | Kansas State University". www.k-state.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  8. ^ "Trump won this Kansas House district by 27 points. A Republican just won it by single digits". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  9. ^ Garcia, David. "Susan Estes Joins Husband, Ron, In The Winner's Circle On Election Night". www.kmuw.org. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  10. ^ "Biography | U.S. Representative Ron Estes". estes.house.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-13.