Linda Featherston is an American politician and music teacher serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 16th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Linda Featherston
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byCindy Holscher
Personal details
BornTopeka, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationKansas State University (BME, MM)

Early life and education

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Featherston was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music from Kansas State University.[1]

Career

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Featherston has worked as a piano teacher. She became involved in politics while working as a campaign volunteer for her predecessor, Cindy Holscher.[2] She was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November 2020 and she assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "The Piano Studio of Linda Featherston | Kansas Music Teachers Association". www.ksmta.org. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  2. ^ Senter, Jay (2019-10-22). "Holscher campaign volunteer Linda Featherston announces bid for her District 16 House seat". Shawnee Mission Post - Community news and events for northern Johnson County. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  3. ^ "Linda Featherston". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  4. ^ "Democrat Featherston wins OP statehouse race, GOP opponent Young won't seek recount". Shawnee Mission Post - Community news and events for northern Johnson County. 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2021-05-07.