Leonard Steinman

Leonard J. Steinman II (1952 - August 5, 2023) was an American perennial candidate from Jefferson City, Missouri.

Personal life Steinman was born in Jefferson City, and graduated from Jefferson City High School. Steinman attended classes at Columbia College. He served for four years in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975. He worked as a long-haul truck driver. Steinman's wife Velma also ran for office several times.

Steinman died on August 5, 2023 at age 71.

Political campaigns Steinman frequently ran for office in Missouri, campaigning in hand-painted vans.

2008, Missouri House of Representatives

2010, U.S. House

2011, Mayor In 2011, Steinman was a candidate for mayor of Jefferson City.

2012, Governor Steinman filed to run in the 2012 Libertarian Party primary for Missouri governor, but his name did not appear on the final ballot.

2014, U.S. House

2015, Mayor In 2015, Steinman ran again for mayor of Jefferson City.

2016, City Council In 2016, Steinman ran for the Jefferson City city council.

2016, Governor

2018, U.S. Senate

2020, President In 2020, Steinman registered for and appeared on the ballot in the 2020 Missouri Democratic presidential primary.

2020, U.S. House

2021, City Council In 2021, Steinman ran again for city council in Jefferson City.