WICHITA—U.S. Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) today released the names of his Senate Campaign Steering Committee. The steering committee members represent broad support for Tiahrt's expected candidacy for the United States Senate.

"Vicki and I feel honored to have so many well respected leaders from across Kansas at our side," said Tiahrt.  "Kansas is a small state with big challenges. I look forward to working with these committee members to share my vision for a stronger and more prosperous Kansas.

“I have been listening to the counsel of my steering committee for advice about 2010 and beyond.  As we discuss the best solutions to the problems we face as a state, I am encouraged by the growing support across Kansas to run for the U.S. Senate.”

Members of the Kansans for Tiahrt Campaign Steering Committee include:

Jay Allbaugh

Wichita

Ron Baldwin

Overland Park

Dr. Gary Benton

Hays

Dr. Scott Crain, DVM

Meade

L.D. Davis

Great Bend

Bill Hanna

Wichita

Lee Harris

Leawood

Mark Heitz

Topeka

Richard Henkle

Garden City

Liz (Zirger) Hochscheid

Overland Park

The Honorable Kasha Kelly

State Representative, Arkansas City

The Honorable Lance Kinzer

State Representative, Olathe

Steve Martens

Wichita

The Honorable Peggy Mast

State Representative, Emporia

Al Maxwell

Topeka

The Honorable Doug Mays

Former Speaker of the Kansas House, Topeka

Sharon Meissner

Topeka

Randy O'Boyle

Manhattan

Jack Pelton

Wichita

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