Megan Steele
Appearance
Megan Steele | |
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Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Kenny Titus |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
Profession | Nurse |
Website | Kansas Legislature Website |
Megan Steele is an American politician from Kansas that currently represents the 51st district of the Kansas House of Representatives since 2024 as a Republican.
Biography
[edit]Prior to her election, Steele worked as a PhD level nurse.[1] During high school Steele had a baby, which shaped her opposition to abortion and support for increased community support for young mothers.[2]
Steele ran for the Kansas House of Representatives seeking to succeed Kenny Titus who ran for the Kansas Senate.[1] She narrowly won the Republican primary with 1,572 to her challenger, Eli Kormanik's, 1,550, a difference of just 22.[3] Steele defeated Democratic former mayor of Manhattan, Linda Morse, with 7,903 votes to Morse's 3,602.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Loura, Emma. "Steele wins in landslide to claim District 51 seat". The Mercury. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ McMillan, Laura. "Megan Steele – Republican for Kansas House, District 51". KSNW. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ Stover, Brett. "Steele officially prevails in 51st house district race after final count". stateaffairs. Retrieved March 27, 2025.