Saline County, Kansas

Kansas House District 71

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerry Lonergan and Steven K. Howe. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Jerry Lonergan was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Steven K. Howe won the Republican nomination with 54.5 percent over Jay Vanier. The nominees meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Kansas Secretary of State's official primary results. The field matches the Kansas Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list as of September 6, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Steven K. Howe, is on the ballot.

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Jerry Lonergan

Democratic

Top priorities

Protect local business success and shield Salina from harmful state policy
Pursue tax fairness with a structure that reflects different income levels
Listen to Kansans, citing public support for Medicaid expansion and healthcare autonomy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lonergan began his career as a construction laborer for six years before pursuing higher education and later holding leadership roles in research, economic development, energy, and management, and operated a research and consulting practice in Topeka for six years, per the campaign site. He and his wife Nancy have been married 47 years, per the campaign site.

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Steven K. Howe

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Seek common-sense solutions that do not increase the size and scope of government
Listen to constituents, solve problems, and cut through red tape
Promote civility and a stronger Salina and Saline County

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Howe currently serves as a state representative and previously chaired the Higher Education Budget Committee for three years, representing Kansas on the National Conference of State Legislatures' task force on higher education, focused on college affordability and student debt, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 71 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 71 election in Kansas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kansas are on the Kansas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Saline County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Saline County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jerry Lonergan, full profile Steven K. Howe, full profile Official Kansas election office