Megan Steele
Megan Steele | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kenny Titus |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| 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
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.[3] Steele defeated Democratic former mayor of Manhattan, Linda Morse, with 7,903 votes to Morse's 3,602.[1] In 2026, Steele spoke in support of a Kansas House bill which would outlaw the teaching of "DEI," (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and "CRT," (Critical Race Theory) in Kansas universities.[4]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Carpenter, Tim. "DEI attacks.Kansas GOP House members renew attacks on DEI, CRT at public universities". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved February 5, 2026.