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Elena Super
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Elena Super (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 6. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Super completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Elena Super was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a high school diploma from Bishop Miege High School and an associate degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College in 2004. As of 2024, Super was retired but has previous career experience as an administrative assistant and account service representative. She has also held various supporting roles in the manufacturing, research, and tax advisory services industries. [1]
Elections
2024
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Samantha Poetter defeated Elena Super in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Samantha Poetter (R) | 70.7 | 8,703 |
 | Elena Super (D)  | 29.3 | 3,600 | |
| Total votes: 12,303 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 6
Elena Super advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 6 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elena Super | 100.0 | 453 |
| Total votes: 453 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Samantha Poetter advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 6 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Samantha Poetter | 100.0 | 2,152 |
| Total votes: 2,152 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Super in this election.
Pledges
Super signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Elena Super completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Super's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a life-long Kansas resident: married with grown children and grandmother to one granddaughter. I was raised in Johnson County, was a resident of Wyandotte County for more than 40 years before moving to Miami County where I have resided for the past 7 years. My faith and strong family values have provided me with the foundation of who I am today. Personal experiences have afforded me insight, understanding and compassion for those of lesser means. I pride myself in having a strong work ethic and have always demonstrated a commitment to doing every job to the best of my ability. Having worked in a wide variety of industries over the years (union and non-union) I also have appreciation for all professions, especially skilled workers and service providers.
- We are living in a world that is ever changing and it's important for us to be able to stay globally competitive and ahead of the curve. Providing quality education to our children is critical to their acquiring the skills needed to live a prosperous life following graduation, whether they elect to continue their education or pursue a skill that is critical to our everyday lives. Adequate funding is essential to retain exceptional educators and provide teachers and students with the tools that are needed to succeed. School funding (including funding for Special Education) should be guaranteed and not an issue for debate.
- Individual liberties, whether that of women's reproductive and healthcare rights or the rights and protection of members of the LGBTQ+ communities should be codified into law. Efforts to encourage tolerance, acceptance, and understanding for all should be promoted, rather than wasting time, energy, and tax payer dollars to penalize individuals and healthcare providers and facilities. All individuals deserve the right and freedom to make personal decisions regarding their own bodies without direction, restriction, and input from the government.
- The expansion of Medicaid and mental healthcare facilities and service providers are critical to improving the quality of life for Kansans across the state. Not having access and adequate resources for appropriate care costs all of us more in the long run, as untreated medical issues may become exasperated. Rural communities are currently going without services and expectant mothers are needing to drive more than an hour each way for prenatal and delivery care. The expansion of Medicaid would create jobs and return tax payer dollars directly to communities rather than Kansas tax dollars being allocated to other states. Expansion of these much needed services would result in communities becoming stronger, healthier and more sustainable.
I am personally passionate about public policy related to education, health care, individual liberties and gun safety. I believe that policy should bring about positive change, improve efficiencies, and financial savings to tax payers no matter the topic at hand. In doing so, we should strive to work towards improving the quality of life for our residents of all ages.
I believe that the characteristics that are most important of an elected official are integrity, interpersonal skills, empathy, and commitment. Integrity can be gauged by one's honesty and ability to do what is right, and take responsibility for one's actions. Communicating well with the public, constituents, and staff is critical, as well as interactions while working collaboratively with members of all parties. By demonstrating empathy, elected officials can build relationships with the community in which they serve and with colleagues across the aisle. An official's commitment can be demonstrated by their involvement in their community and their attendance and voting record while serving.
The qualities that I possess include attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and grace, understanding, and compassion for those of limited means.
I believe the core responsibilities of an elected official are to introduce bills, resolutions, and amendments that would improve the quality of life for their constituents, create efficiencies in processes, use tax dollars effectively and lower taxes as often as feasible.
I would like my legacy to be that I tried my best to make a positive difference in this world.
The first historical event that I can remember was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy when I was 9 years old. I remember being in grade school, and the principal making the announcement over the intercom. I attended a parochial grade school, so we all stood to say a prayer for the President.
My very first job was working at my father's restaurant while I attended a technical school to become a dental assistant. I believe that I worked there for approximately a year or so.
We Will Rock You
I have continually struggled with my weight. I was a hefty child growing up and the pounds have continued to come and go over the years. Some years the pounds came more easily than others!
The ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature would include communication and networking forums, i.e., breakfast or dinner meetings that would afford an opportunity for ideas to be exchanged, and issues resolved rather sooner than later.
One of the greatest challenges that Kansas will face over the next decade is the ability to grow the economy while minimizing corporate tax incentives. Kansans are struggling to keep up with inflation while taxes on property have skyrocketed. It is hard for individuals to understand the role that upfront tax incentives play on communities long-term sustainability.
I do not believe that having previous experience in government and politics is necessarily beneficial to legislators. One's education and acquired skills, while working in industries outside of politics, can be utilized and adapted to government and political settings. Personal experiences can bring different insight and perspective to issues at hand.
Building relationships and mutual collaboration are critical in creating and implementing effective legislation. It's important to be able to identify common grounds, understand differences, and work towards reaching goals that maximize the outcome for all involved.
So many of President Obama's attributes are so inspiring, while challenging to emulate to the degree in which he mastered them. His ability to communicate his conviction and confidence in the strength of America and its people, while not giving false hope or overstating promises, was a factor in his ability to unite instead of divide. His extraordinary compassion for those who had experienced loss and despair was genuine. He always acknowledged those that had paved the road before him and promoted the potential in everyone to do great things not only for themselves but for others. He regularly expressed appreciation to those around him and his gracious demeanor and humility made him approachable and welcoming to all, no matter of status, age or position. It's these same qualities and attributes that I will successfully demonstrate to colleagues and constituents while representing and serving the fine people of District 6 and the State of Kansas.
I do not have any aspirations of running for a different political office in the future at this time.
While door knocking, I had the opportunity to meet a retired teacher who was interested in improving standards for education. As she continued to read my walk card, her disposition became saddened and she asked me about my thoughts on mental health. She continued to share a story regarding her adult sister who had been clinically diagnosed as having schizophrenia. Her eyes teared and she shared the challenges of the current mental health system when dealing with family members who are adults. She had recognized that her sister was in crisis and could not get help. She reached out to the police, and was told that the only way that they could get involved was if her sister committed a crime. She was unsuccessful in getting her sister help that day. Consequently, her sister did get into trouble. An unfortunate end to a situation that could have been avoided or prevented if guidelines and processes were improved.
Knock, knock. Whose there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in! Jokes like this make my 6 year old granddaughter giggle.
I would need more information regarding this issue before I could comment.
The first bill that I would introduce would be to eliminate the option to bundle bills. I believe that every bill should stand on its own and not be intertwined with other bills.
Education, Health and Human Services, Higher Education Budget
Financial transparency is essential to ensuring that an elected officials actions are not being wrongfully influenced by outside PAC's or individuals.
I believe the state ballot initiative process can be good for the state as it affords registered voters the opportunity to speak their voice on a specific matter.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 13, 2024
Current members of the Kansas House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Daniel Hawkins
Majority Leader:Chris Croft
Minority Leader:Brandon Woodard
Representatives
District 1
Dale Helwig (R)
District 2
Kenneth Collins (R)
District 3
Chuck Smith (R)
District 4
Rick James (R)
District 5
Carrie Barth (R)
District 6
Samantha Poetter (R)
District 7
Dan Goddard (R)
District 8
Chris Croft (R)
District 9
Fred Gardner (R)
District 10
Suzanne Wikle (D)
District 11
Ron Bryce (R)
District 12
Doug Blex (R)
District 13
Duane Droge (R)
District 14
Charlotte Esau (R)
District 15
Lauren Bohi (R)
District 16
District 17
Jo Ella Hoye (D)
District 18
Cindy Neighbor (D)
District 19
District 20
Mari-Lynn Poskin (D)
District 21
Jerry Stogsdill (D)
District 22
Lindsay Vaughn (D)
District 23
Susan Ruiz (D)
District 24
Jarrod Ousley (D)
District 25
Rui Xu (D)
District 26
Chip VanHouden (R)
District 27
Sean Tarwater (R)
District 28
Carl Turner (R)
District 29
Heather Meyer (D)
District 30
Laura Williams (R)
District 31
Louis Ruiz (D)
District 32
Pam Curtis (D)
District 33
Carolyn Caiharr (R)
District 34
Valdenia Winn (D)
District 35
Wanda Paige (D)
District 36
Lynn Melton (D)
District 37
Melissa Oropeza (D)
District 38
Timothy Johnson (R)
District 39
Angela Stiens (R)
District 40
David Buehler (R)
District 41
Pat Proctor (R)
District 42
Lance Neelly (R)
District 43
Bill Sutton (R)
District 44
Barbara Ballard (D)
District 45
Mike Amyx (D)
District 46
District 47
Ronald Ellis (R)
District 48
Dan Osman (D)
District 49
Nikki McDonald (D)
District 50
Kyle McNorton (R)
District 51
Megan Steele (R)
District 52
Jesse Borjon (R)
District 53
Kirk Haskins (D)
District 54
Ken Corbet (R)
District 55
District 56
Virgil Weigel (D)
District 57
John Alcala (D)
District 58
Alexis Simmons (D)
District 59
Rebecca Schmoe (R)
District 60
Mark Schreiber (R)
District 61
Francis Awerkamp (R)
District 62
Sean Willcott (R)
District 63
Allen Reavis (R)
District 64
Lewis Bloom (R)
District 65
Shawn Chauncey (R)
District 66
Sydney Carlin (D)
District 67
Angel Roeser (R)
District 68
Nathan Butler (R)
District 69
Clarke Sanders (R)
District 70
Greg Wilson (R)
District 71
Steven Howe (R)
District 72
Avery Anderson (R)
District 73
Rick Wilborn (R)
District 74
Mike King (R)
District 75
Will Carpenter (R)
District 76
Brad Barrett (R)
District 77
Kristey Williams (R)
District 78
Robyn Essex (R)
District 79
Webster Roth (R)
District 80
Bill Rhiley (R)
District 81
Blake Carpenter (R)
District 82
Leah Howell (R)
District 83
Henry Helgerson (D)
District 84
Ford Carr (D)
District 85
Steven Brunk (R)
District 86
Silas Miller (D)
District 87
Susan Estes (R)
District 88
Sandy Pickert (R)
District 89
KC Ohaebosim (D)
District 90
Steve Huebert (R)
District 91
Emil Bergquist (R)
District 92
John Carmichael (D)
District 93
Brian Bergkamp (R)
District 94
Leo Delperdang (R)
District 95
Tom Sawyer (D)
District 96
Tom Kessler (R)
District 97
Nick Hoheisel (R)
District 98
Cyndi Howerton (R)
District 99
Susan Humphries (R)
District 100
Daniel Hawkins (R)
District 101
Joe Seiwert (R)
District 102
Kyler Sweely (R)
District 103
Angela Martinez (D)
District 104
Paul Waggoner (R)
District 105
Jill Ward (R)
District 106
Lisa Moser (R)
District 107
Dawn Wolf (R)
District 108
Brandon Woodard (D)
District 109
Troy Waymaster (R)
District 110
Ken Rahjes (R)
District 111
Barbara Wasinger (R)
District 112
Sherri Brantley (R)
District 113
Brett Fairchild (R)
District 114
District 115
Gary White (R)
District 116
Kyle Hoffman (R)
District 117
Adam Turk (R)
District 118
Jim Minnix (R)
District 119
Jason Goetz (R)
District 120
Adam Smith (R)
District 121
John Resman (R)
District 122
Lon Pishny (R)
District 123
Bob Lewis (R)
District 124
Martin Long (R)
District 125
Shannon Francis (R)
Republican Party (88)
Democratic Party (37)
