Steven Howe, a Republican from Salina, filed paperwork this morning with the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 71st House District.
Howe will face incumbent Rep. Diana Dierks in the Republican primary. A Democrat, Jeffrey Zamrzla of Salina, also is running to represent the 71st House District.
“It is my desire to be a servant leader in Topeka for the people of the 71st District. I look forward to running a positive campaign that listens, encourages civility, and promotes a stronger Salina and Saline County,” Howe said.
Howe is currently a teacher and cross-country coach at Cornerstone Classical School and is also the co-owner of the Tamara Howe School of Dance located in Downtown Salina. Howe is an Elder at Christ the King Lutheran Church and is the Republican Committeeman for Precinct 20. Howe has served on several community boards including Salina Downtown, Inc. and the Salina Childcare Association.
Additionally, Howe has 14 years of public service experience when he worked on Capitol Hill and in Kansas for two members of Congress (Jerry Moran 2003-2010; Tim Huelskamp 2011-2017).
Howe and his wife, Tamara, are parents to four boys and are blessed to call Salina home.