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Debby Potter
Debby Potter (Republican Party) is a member of the Kansas State Board of Education, representing District 10. She assumed office on January 14, 2025. Her current term ends on January 9, 2029.
Potter (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kansas State Board of Education to represent District 10. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Debby Potter's career experience includes working as an elementary school substitute teacher. She founded the Wichita Falls Home School Co-op and helps homeschooling parents provide a well-rounded education for their children.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Kansas State Board of Education election, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas State Board of Education District 10
Debby Potter defeated Jeffrey Jarman and Kent Rowe in the general election for Kansas State Board of Education District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Debby Potter (R) | 59.6 | 80,610 |
 | Jeffrey Jarman (D) | 31.3 | 42,323 | |
 | Kent Rowe (Independent) | 9.0 | 12,210 | |
| Total votes: 135,143 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 10
Jeffrey Jarman advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 10 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Jarman | 100.0 | 3,553 |
| Total votes: 3,553 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 10
Debby Potter defeated Marvin Miller in the Republican primary for Kansas State Board of Education District 10 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Debby Potter | 60.9 | 11,309 |
 | Marvin Miller | 39.1 | 7,268 | |
| Total votes: 18,577 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Potter in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Debby Potter did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Potter’s campaign website stated the following:
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Advocate for Parental Rights in Education Debby believes that parents know best when it comes to their child’s education. The State of Kansas has already established the fundamental right of parents to control the care and custody of their children, including but not limited to, control over education, discipline, religious and moral instruction, medical care and emotional well-being. Debby will advance policies that strengthen parental involvement and decision-making and increase transparency. Empower Parents and Local Communities Empower parents and local communities, keep education decisions at the Local School Board level Article 6 of the Kansas Constitution states, “The legislature shall provide for a state board of education which shall have GENERAL supervision of public schools..” and additionality , “Local public schools under the general supervision of the state board of education shall be MAINTAINED, DEVELOPED and OPERATED by locally elected boards.” Local School Boards have the power to shape how the local public schools are operated. Parent’s and communities have a voice, and they must exercise that voice by voting for local school board members that represent the values of their community. In turn, our public schools will reflect the values of our communities. Debby is passionate about clarifying the role and reach of parents, local boards and the State Board of Education. Debby will advance policies that limit the reach of the State Board of Education and enhance local control. Protect School Choice in Public, Private and Home-Schools! Debby pledges to protect a parent’s right to choose where their child attends school. We already have great School Choice options in Kansas! As of June 2024, if a parent sees that another school reflects more closely their value system, or another school provides education needs that align with the needs of their child, they are able to move their child to that public school. If a parent wants their child to attend a private school or home-school them, they have that option as well. Increase local school board involvement in State Board of Education decisions Debby believes that her vote on the State Board of Education should reflect the voice of parents, teachers, and local school board members (her constituents) in District 10 communities. As the State Board of Education brings items forward for discussion and votes, Debby believes that it is critical to have time to inform her District 10 constituents and gather feedback prior to placing her vote for that item. A key initiative that Debby will work towards is coined, “Slowing Down the Vote“, requiring at least 60 days between an SBOE vote and the availability of details on that agenda item.[2] |
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| —Debby Potter’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Potter 4 Parents, "Learn More About Debby," accessed July 24, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Potter 4 Parents, “Home,” accessed July 24, 2024
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