Amanda Adkins (politician)
Amanda Adkins | |
|---|---|
| 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. She was the Republican nominee for Kansas's 3rd congressional district in the 2020 election.[3][4]
Education
Adkins earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology and anthropology from the University of Kansas in 1998.[5]
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 Congressman David Dreier.[6] Adkins then worked as the director of GOPAC, a Republican political action committee and 527 training organization.[7]
Prior to announcing her candidacy for Congress, Adkins worked for Cerner, a healthcare company, finally as its vice president for strategic growth. Adkins took a leave of absence from Cerner starting in January 2020.[8][9] In January 2021, after a year's leave of absence, Cerner's spokesperson said Adkins, "would not be returning to the company in any capacity."[10] Adkins had previously served as the chair of the Kansas Children's Cabinet under Governor Sam Brownback.[11]
Elections
2020 congressional election
In the 2020 election, Adkins was a candidate for Kansas's 3rd congressional district. Adkins won the Republican primary election against four other candidates but was defeated by incumbent Democrat Sharice Davids in the November general election.[12]
2022 congressional election
In April 2021, Adkins announced that she would again run as a Republican candidate for Kansas's 3rd congressional district in the 2022 election.[13]
Personal life
Adkins and her husband, Jason, have two children. They live in Overland Park, Kansas.[14][15]
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ After losing U.S. House race, Adkins will officially leave Kansas City’s Cerner Corp, Kansas City Star, Kevin Hardy, January 6, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rep. Sharice Davids wins Kansas' 3rd congressional district, defeating Amanda Adkins". FOX 4 Kansas City. November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Ex-Kansas GOP Chair Adkins seeks rematch with Rep. Davids". AP NEWS. April 5, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ 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.