Renee Erickson (politician)

Renee Erickson is an American school principal and politician from the state of Kansas. A Republican, Erickson has represented the 87th district of the Kansas House of Representatives, based in eastern Wichita, since 2019.[1][2] Erickson is running for the 30th district of the Kansas Senate in 2020.[3]

Renee Erickson
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 30th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded bySusan Wagle
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 87th district
Assumed office
January 15, 2019
Preceded byRoger Elliott
Succeeded bySusan Estes
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWichita, Kansas, U.S.
EducationOklahoma Christian University (BS)
Wichita State University (BA)
Kansas State University (MS)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Career

In 2016, Erickson – then a middle school principal and a former financial planner – announced her campaign for the 31st district of the Kansas Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Carolyn McGinn from the right. Erickson narrowly lost in the primary election, 49-51%.[4]

Erickson ran for the state legislature again in 2018, after 87th district incumbent Roger Elliott retired. She defeated Jeff Kennedy in the Republican primary and was uncontested in the general election.[5]

President of the Kansas Senate Susan Wagle announced her retirement from the 30th district in 2020, and endorsed Erickson as her successor; Erickson faces Democrat Melissa Gregory in November.[3]

Political positions

Healthcare

Erickson opposes expanding Medicaid.[6]

COVID-19

Ericskon has posted on social media that has refused to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also criticized that businesses are requiring face masks for entrance.[7]

In May 2020, Erickson voted to strip Governor Laura Kelly of her power to enact policies in response to COVID-19.[8]

Personal life

Erickson lives in Wichita with her husband, who is also a retired school principal. They have two children and one grandchild.[9]

References
  1. "Representative Renee Erickson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. "Renee Erickson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  3. Associated Press (February 9, 2020). "Democrats Making Play for Kansas Senate President's Seat". U.S. News. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  4. Chad Frey (August 3, 2016). "McGinn leads Erickson in primary". The Kansan. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  5. Steven Bisaha (August 7, 2018). "Republican Renee Erickson Defeats Moderate Opponent To Win 87th District Seat". KMUW. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  6. "HB 2066". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  7. Renee Erickson. May 12, 2020.
  8. "HB 2054". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  9. "Get to Know Renee". Renee Erickson for State Senate. Retrieved October 16, 2020.


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