Amanda Adkins (politician)
Amanda Adkins | |
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| Chair of the Kansas Republican Party | |
| In office January 31, 2009 – January 26, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kris Kobach |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Arnold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 or 1975 (age 49–50)[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jason |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Kansas (BS) |
Amanda L. Adkins (born 1974/1975)[2] is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the Chair of the Kansas Republican Party from 2009 to 2013.[3] She is the Republican nominee for Kansas's 3rd congressional district in the 2020 elections.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
Education
Adkins earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology and anthropology from the University of Kansas in 1998.[10]
Career
After graduating from the University of Kansas, Adkins served as a legislative aide in the United States Senate for two years and as a staffer on the United States House Committee on Rules. She later worked as the legislative director for Rep. David Dreier.[11] Adkins then worked as the director of GOPAC, a Republican political action committee and 527 training organization.[12]
Prior to announcing her candidacy for Congress, Adkins worked as the VP of Strategic Growth at Cerner, a healthcare company. Adkins took a leave of absence from Cerner starting in January 2020.[13][14] Adkins had previously served as the Chair of the Kansas Children's Cabinet under Governor Sam Brownback.[15]
In the August 4, 2020 Republican primary for Kansas's 3rd congressional district, Adkins placed first in a field of five candidates. She will face incumbent Democrat Sharice Davids in the November general election.[16][17]
Personal life
Adkins and her husband, Jason, have two children. They live in Overland Park, Kansas.[18][19]
References
- ^ "Amanda Adkins Wins the Republican Primary in Kansas' 3rd District". KNSS. August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Amanda Adkins wins the Republican primary in Kansas' 3rd District". KNSS 98.7/1330. August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "About Amanda Adkins". Paid for by Amanda Adkins for Congress. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Congressional Candidate Amanda Adkins | Wyandotte County District Attorney | Kansas City Evictions". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "GOP candidate's dad steers cash into PAC attacking rival". AP NEWS. July 8, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Amanda Adkins kicks off run for Congress in Kansas". KSHB. September 10, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Scott, Dylan (August 3, 2020). "Kansas, of all places, is shaping up to be an important 2020 battleground". Vox. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Amanda Adkins kicks off run for Congress in Kansas". AP NEWS. September 10, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "New GOP candidate for Congress in Kansas proposes moon base". AP NEWS. February 21, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Your ballot explained". www.ballotready.org. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Current Board of Governors - The Eisenhower Series | Empowering Kansas Republican Women". The Eisenhower Series. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Amanda Adkins of Overland Park enters race for Rep. Davids' seat, setting up Republican primary". Shawnee Mission Post - Community news and events for northeast Johnson County. September 9, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Gilbert, Jackie (January 27, 2020). "Cerner VP of Strategic Growth goes on leave to focus on political campaign in Kansas". FedHealthIT. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "ICYMI: Former Brownback Advisor and Lobbyist Amanda Adkins Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Conflict of Interest". DCCC. November 18, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "What Did Brownback Children's Cabinet Chair Amanda Adkins Know About State's Failing Foster Care System?". DCCC. May 18, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Kansas Primary Election Results: Third Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Republican Amanda Adkins to face Democrat Sharice Davids in Kansas 3rd District race". FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Wankum, Leah (January 21, 2020). "In presentation to conservative group, GOP candidate Amanda Adkins says she wants to see debt down, more accountability in public spending". Shawnee Mission Post - Community news and events for northeast Johnson County. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Five Republicans running for U.S. representative, 3rd District – Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!". Retrieved August 5, 2020.