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Patrick Penn
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 85th district |
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| In office January 11, 2021 – June 13, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Capps |
| Succeeded by | Steven Brunk |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Talia Penn |
| Children | 4 |
| Residences | Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Education | Colorado State University (BS) George Mason University (MS) |
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| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Patrick Penn is an American politician. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives. This is a group of lawmakers in the state of Kansas. He represented the 85th district. He was elected in November 2020. He started his job on January 11, 2021.
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Early Life and Learning
Patrick Penn grew up in the foster care system. While he was serving in the Army, he went to college. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. This degree was in Sociology and Criminology. He also earned a Master of Science degree. This was in Applied Information Technology. He got this degree from George Mason University.
Public Service and Career
After finishing high school, Patrick Penn joined the United States Army. He was sent to serve in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. Before he became a politician, Penn worked for a company called Textron Aviation Defense.
Serving in the Kansas House
Penn was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November 2020. He officially started his role on January 11, 2021. In the Republican primary election, Penn won against the person who held the office before him, Michael Capps. Some people describe him as a Christian Conservative.
New Role in Government
Patrick Penn announced he would leave the Kansas House of Representatives in May 2025. After that, he was chosen for a new job. He became a deputy undersecretary in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this role, Penn helps with food, nutrition, and services for consumers. The secretary, Brooke Rollins, said that Penn cares a lot about helping farmers and people in rural areas succeed.
