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The governor of Kansas is the head of state of Kansas [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [2] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Kansas Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature at any time, [5] and to grant pardons.
The following is a list of current United States governors by age. This list includes the 50 state governors , the five territorial governors, as well as the mayor of Washington, D.C. in office as of February 4, 2025.
Laura Jeanne Kelly (born January 24, 1950) [1] [2] is an American politician serving as the 48th governor of Kansas since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 18th district in the Kansas Senate from 2005 to 2019. [3] Kelly was elected governor in 2018, defeating Republican nominee Kris Kobach. [4]
A total of 15 current governors previously served as lieutenant governor, while 11 previously served in the United States House of Representatives. [13] The governor's office has term limits in 37 states and 4 territories; these terms are four years except in New Hampshire and Vermont, where governors serve two-year terms. [9] [14]
The governor is both head of state and head of government for Kansas. Under the constitution, the governor is elected to serve a four-year term. The governor presides over the executive branch, commands the militia of the state, and makes sure that the laws of the state are enforced and that the peace is preserved.
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He served on the Kansas Industrial Court from 1920 to 1921, and was a member of the Public Utilities Commission from 1921 to 1924. [3] Reed was elected Governor of Kansas in 1929, after becoming known as a candidate for being extremely progressive. Shortly after he moved into the governor's mansion, the Great Depression began.
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