Elle Abigail "Abi" Boatman is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives since 2026. Boatman was first elected by precinct leaders to fill a vacant seat in January 2026 when her predecessor Silas Miller was elected to the Kansas Senate.[1] She represents the 86th district in southeast Wichita.[2]
Abi Boatman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| Assumed office January 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Silas Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Boatman served in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic, including as a C-130 crew chief. She served from 2001 until she was honorably discharged after coming out as transgender in 2011.[3]
In the 2025-2026 session, Boatman serves on committees for Education, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Veterans and Military, and Financial Institutions and Pensions.[4]
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edit- ↑ Cooper, Brad (January 8, 2026). "New lawmaker elected to represent Wichita House district". Sunflower State Journal. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ Swaim, Chance (January 8, 2026). "Wichita LGBTQ advocate wins Kansas House seat". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ Saldanha-Olson, Stacey (February 13, 2026). "Trans legislator in Kansas talks about decision that changed her life". Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Representative Abi Boatman". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved February 25, 2026.