Megan Lynn
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Megan Lynn | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Schwab |
| Succeeded by | Brad Boyd |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Chad Lynn |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Muskingum University (BS) Bowling Green State University (MS) |
| Website | www.meganlynnforkansas.com |
Megan Lynn is an American politician. She represented the 49th District in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.[1] A member of the Republican Party, Lynn was first elected in 2018. She also serves as the precinct committeewoman representing Olathe Ward 4 Precinct 18.[2]
Early life
[edit]Megan Lynn (née Miller) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and raised in Amherst, Ohio. She attended Muskingum University where she received her bachelor's degree in political science and biology. She later obtained her master's degree in microbiology from Bowling Green State University. Lynn worked as a developmental biologist for eight years before she switched to a career in children's ministries.[3]
Lynn is currently employed in children's ministries at the College Church of the Nazarene.[3]
Kansas Legislature
[edit]During the 2019, 2020, and 2021 legislative sessions, Lynn sat on the Health and Human Services Committee, the Financial Institutions and Pensions Committee, and the Social Services Budget Committee.[4] Lynn was appointed vice chair of the Social Services Budget Committee for the 2021 legislative session.[4]
Election history
[edit]In 2018, Lynn won the primary election 88.95% to 11.05%, defeating Republican Fsehazion Desalegn. In the general election of that year, Lynn defeated Democrat Darnell Hunt 53.83% to 46.10%.[5][6]
In 2020, Lynn was challenged by Democratic nominee Katie Dixon, and won the general election 51.02% to 48.88%.[7]
Lynn opted not to seek reelection in 2022, instead choosing to work for Derek Schmidt's unsuccessful 2022 gubernatorial campaign.[8] She was replaced by Democrat Brad Boyd.
Personal life
[edit]Lynn married her husband, Chad, in 2003. Lynn and her husband currently reside in Olathe with their three children.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Megan Lynn Official Kansas Legislature Web Page|http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/members/rep_lynn_megan_1/
- ^ 2018 Johnson County (Kansas) Republican Primary Election Results|https://jocoelection.org/sites/default/files/08-14-2018-17-14/Official%20Final%20Results%20Augt%202018_CommitteePeople.pdf
- ^ a b c Megan Lynn Campaign Web Page - About Section|http://www.meganlynnforkansas.com/meetmegan.html
- ^ a b Megan Lynn Official Kansas Legislature Website|http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/members/rep_lynn_megan_1/
- ^ 2018 Johnson County (Kansas) Official Final Primary Election Results|https://jocoelection.org/sites/default/files/08-14-2018-17-14/Official%20Final%20Results%20Augt%202018_CommitteePeople.pdf
- ^ 2018 Johnson County (Kansas) Official Final General Election Results||https://jocoelection.org/sites/default/files/11-15-2018-16-35/Official%20Final%20Results.pdf
- ^ 2020 Johnson County (Kansas) Official Final General Election Results||https://jocoelection.org/sites/default/files/11-12-2020-16-41/November%203%2C%202020%20General%20Election%20-%20Official%20Final%20Results.pdf
- ^ Taborda, Noah (May 10, 2022). "Olathe Rep. Megan Lynn to step away from Legislature after term". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved 2023-07-27.