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Renee Erickson
Renee Erickson
Member of the Kansas Senate; from the 30th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Susan Wagle
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives; from the 87th district
	In office; January 15, 2019 – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Roger Elliott
Succeeded by	Susan Estes
Personal details
Born	May 23, 1964 (age 59)
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Education	Oklahoma Christian University (BS); Wichita State University (BA); Kansas State University (MS)
Website	Official website; Campaign website

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Renee Kendra Erickson (born May 23, 1964) 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]

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

ACU Rating

Erickson is considered politically conservative. The American Conservative Union's Center for Legislative Accountability gives her a lifetime rating of 92.62.^[6]

Healthcare

Erickson opposes expanding Medicaid.^[7]

COVID-19

Erickson has posted on social media that has refused to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.^{[citation needed]} She has also criticized that businesses are requiring face masks for entrance.^[8]^{[better source needed]}

In May 2020, Erickson voted to strip Governor Laura Kelly of her power to enact policies in response to COVID-19.^[9]

LGBTQ

Erickson introduced the controversial Fairness in Women's Sports bill (SB 55) to the Kansas Legislature during the 2021 legislative session. The bill would prohibit individuals who are not biologically female from competing in girls' and women's sports. Erickson claims the bill is important to protect female athletes.^[10]

Personal life

Erickson lives in Wichita with her husband, who is also a retired school principal. They have two children and one grandchild.^[11]

References

^ "Representative Renee Erickson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
^ "Renee Erickson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Democrats Making Play for Kansas Senate President's Seat". U.S. News. Associated Press. February 9, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
^ Chad Frey (August 3, 2016). "McGinn leads Erickson in primary". The Kansan. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
^ Steven Bisaha (August 7, 2018). "Republican Renee Erickson Defeats Moderate Opponent To Win 87th District Seat". KMUW. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
^ "Rep. Renee Erickson". American Conservative Union Foundation. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
^ "HB 2066". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
^ Renee Erickson. May 12, 2020.
^ "HB 2054". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
^ HANNA, JOHN (2021-04-09). "Kansas lawmakers likely to pass bill on transgender athletes". Alton Telegraph. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
^ "Get to Know Renee". Renee Erickson for State Senate. Retrieved October 16, 2020.

External links

Official campaign website

[Leg-1] "Representative Renee Erickson". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved October 16, 2020.

[2] "Renee Erickson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 16, 2020.

[Wagle-3] "Democrats Making Play for Kansas Senate President's Seat". U.S. News. Associated Press. February 9, 2020. 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] "Rep. Renee Erickson". American Conservative Union Foundation. Retrieved 10 June 2021.

[7] "HB 2066". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2020-10-31.

[8] Renee Erickson. May 12, 2020.

[9] "HB 2054". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2020-10-31.

[10] HANNA, JOHN (2021-04-09). "Kansas lawmakers likely to pass bill on transgender athletes". Alton Telegraph. Retrieved 2021-05-05.

[11] "Get to Know Renee". Renee Erickson for State Senate. Retrieved October 16, 2020.

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 ===ACU Rating===
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+Erickson is considered politically conservative. The American Conservative Union's Center for Legislative Accountability gives her a lifetime rating of 92.62.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rep. Renee Erickson |url= http://ratings.conservative.org/people/3093633a-62dc-4e93-a305-258a20bfd0f2 |website=American Conservative Union Foundation |access-date=10 June 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
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