Renee Kendra Erickson (born May 23, 1964) is an American school principal and politician from the state of Kansas.
[3][4] In 2016, Erickson – then a middle school principal and a former financial planner – announced her campaign for the 31st district of the Kansas Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Carolyn McGinn from the right.
She positioned herself as the conservative in the race and defeated Jeff Kennedy in the Republican primary and was uncontested in the general election.
[8][better source needed] In May 2020, Erickson voted to strip Governor Laura Kelly of her power to enact policies in response to COVID-19.
[9] Erickson introduced the controversial Fairness in Women's Sports bill (SB 55) to the Kansas Legislature during the 2021 legislative session.