Abi Boatman (House District 0086)

Elle Abigail "Abi" Boatman is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 86 in southeast Wichita. She was appointed in January 2026 by precinct leaders to fill a vacancy left by Silas Miller, who was elected to the Kansas Senate, becoming the second openly transgender legislator in Kansas history. Boatman is a United States Air Force veteran who served as an aircraft mechanic and C-130 crew chief from 2001 until her honorable discharge in 2011 after coming out as transgender; she now works as a court transcriptionist and LGBTQ advocate.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Boatman's formal education are not publicly detailed in available records. Her political experience includes her current role in the Kansas House since 2026, where she serves on the committees for Education, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Veterans and Military, and Financial Institutions and Pensions during the 2025-2026 session. Notable positions include her advocacy for LGBTQ issues and emphasis on working-class representation for District 86.