Leonard J. Steinman II (1952 - August 5, 2023) was an American perennial candidate from Jefferson City, Missouri.
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 has also run for office several times.
Steinman died on August 5, 2023 at age 71.
Steinman frequently ran for office in Missouri, campaigning in hand-painted vans.
In 2011, Steinman was a candidate for mayor of Jefferson City.
Steinman filed to run in the 2012 Libertarian Party primary for Missouri governor, but his name did not appear on the final ballot.
In 2015, Steinman ran again for mayor of Jefferson City.
In 2016, Steinman ran for the Jefferson City city council.
In 2020, Steinman registered for and appeared on the ballot in the 2020 Missouri Democratic presidential primary.
In 2021, Steinman ran again for city council in Jefferson City.