Megan Steele | |
---|---|
Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives 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.
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]