Leah Howell

Leah Howell is a candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 82 Primary Election in 2026 in Kansas State House District 82, Kansas.

Incumbent State Representative in KS

Also running: Kyle Beauchamp.

Leah Howell is an American politician serving as a Republican in the Kansas House of Representatives for the 82nd district. She assumed this office in January 2023, following a previous term representing the 81st district as a temporary replacement. Howell is a white legislator, married with five children. She is involved in numerous House committees including Health and Human Services, Transportation and Public Safety Budget, and Federal and State Affairs. Her legislative work also extends to committees focused on homelessness, governmental ethics reform, campaign finance law, available and affordable housing, and child welfare system oversight.