Howard Marklein is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 5, 2015. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Marklein is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State Senate to represent District 17. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 11, 2026. Marklein was first elected to the chamber in 2014. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 51 from 2010 to 2015. Marklein did not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2014.