Steve Brunk
Steve Brunk | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
| Assumed office June 24, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Penn |
| In office January 13, 2003 – December 17, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony J. Powell |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Weber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1951 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Billie |
| Children | 2 |
Steven Brunk is an American politician who is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives. He first represented the 85th district in the State of Kansas from 2003 to 2015. In 2018 he was rated 100% by the American Conservative Union. In 2025 he was appointed to a new term, again representing the 85th district.[1]
Biography
[edit]Brunk served in the 85th district of the Kansas House from 2003 to 2016.[2]
Brunk resigned from the house to become the director of the Kansas Family Policy Alliance a group that advocates against abortion and same-sex marriage and for religion in government.[2][3] However, he would quickly resign from his position and work in real estate.[2] He attempted to stage a political comeback in 2018, running for a spot in the Sedgwick County Commission[4]
Brunk staged another political comeback by being appointed to his old seat again, after Patrick Penn resigned to become undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Brunk returns to House after Sedgwick County GOP elects him as Penn's replacement". State Affairs. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Cooper, Brad. "Former lawmaker to seek House seat". Sunflower State Journal. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "Steve Brunk, Kansas lawmaker, resigning to head conservative policy group". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Associated Press. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Lefler, Dion. "Former legislator Steve Brunk trying for political comeback". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 27 June 2025.