Melanie Meier

Melanie Meier
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 41st district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 12, 2015
Preceded byJana Goodman
Succeeded byTony Barton
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 40th district
In office
January 19, 2010 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byDon Navinsky
Succeeded byJohn Bradford
In office
January 12, 2009 – February 21, 2009
Preceded byCandy Ruff
Succeeded byDon Navinsky
Personal details
Born (1967-08-25) August 25, 1967
U.S. Army base, Wurzburg, Germany
PartyDemocratic
SpouseTom Meier
Alma materUniversity of Saint Mary
University of Kansas
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1990–present
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
(Photo courtesy of Tracie Lansing Photography)
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Melanie Meier (born August 25, 1967) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 40th district. An officer in the United States Army Reserve, she was called up for active duty and replaced by Don Navinsky in February 2009. Once Meier's tour of duty in Iraq was complete, in January 2010, Navinsky relinquished the seat and Meier resumed her duties at the State House. She was re-elected to a second term in November 2010.