Suzanne Wikle is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 10 in southeastern Lawrence, Douglas County. Elected in 2024 with 90.63% in the Democratic primary and 100% in the general election, she has served since 2025. Age 43, she grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, and has lived in Lawrence for 14 of the last 17 years, currently residing in the Barker neighborhood with her husband and two children. A mother and social worker by background, she is a dedicated advocate for progressive values, focusing on economic, health, and racial justice, child care, affordable health care, and policies advancing families' economic security.

Notable achievements include spearheading legislation during seven years at Kansas Action for Children, such as expanding children's Medicaid eligibility , updating child care provider licensing standards, reducing infant mortality rates, and expanding newborn screening programs. She also directed the Kansas Dental Project to add mid-level dental providers.

Education and Political Experience

Specific education details are not detailed in available sources. Wikle brings over 16 years of experience in health and human services policy, including Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and nutrition assistance.

• Current role: Associate Director for State Health Policy and Advocacy at a national policy organization , working with advocates nationwide to improve Medicaid access, reduce administrative barriers, and integrate benefits; leads the Elevating the Medicaid Enrollment Experience project.
• Previous roles: Seven years at Kansas Action for Children directing children's health advocacy; Senior Policy Analyst at Community Catalyst focusing on ACA open enrollment.
• Political: First term in Kansas House , no prior elected office noted; ran unopposed in general election.