HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dr. Mark Steffen announced today that he has filed as a Republican candidate for the Kansas State Senate in District 34. He will run against incumbent Ed Berger in the August primary.
“For me it is the right time to serve. President Trump has inspired a lot of individuals, including myself, to quit complaining and get involved. We have seen how career politicians cannot provide the leadership our district and state deserves. The chaos brought on by COVID-19 is going to require a particular skill set to get to the other side. My science and business background will be much needed in the Senate next session to ensure both public health safety and economic success,” Dr. Steffen said.
Steffen, who resides northeast of Hutchinson, is a board certified anesthesiologist who has practiced in the area since 1997. Dr. Steffen bought his first farm in Rice County in 1983 and now actively farms and ranches 3,500 acres in Kingman, Reno and Rice counties. Additionally, he owns and manages several oil and gas investment businesses including Steffen Resource Development, LLC, a KCC licensed oil and gas operating company.
Steffen’s life experiences bring a much-needed, real-world perspective to representing the 34th District of which healthcare, agriculture, energy and small business job creation are front and center.
The 34th District encompasses all of Reno County and the northern half of Kingman County.