US Representative for Kansas' 2nd district, Lynn Jenkins served in Congress from 2009 to 2019. She announced in January 2017 that she wouldn't seek reelection in 2018. Jenkins is a founder of Maggie's List, a PAC designed to increase the number of conservative women elected to federal public office. Born in Topeka, KS, June 10, 1963; A.A., Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS., 1985; B.S., Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 1985; accountant; member, Kansas state house of representatives, 1999-2001; member, Kansas state senate, 2001-2003; Kansas state treasurer, 2003-2008; elected as a Republican to the 111th and to the all succeeding Congresses until the 115th (January 3, 2009-2019).