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Laura Jeanne Kelly (born January 24, 1950) [1] [2] is an American politician serving since 2019 as the 48th governor of Kansas. 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]
The 2026 Kansas gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Kansas.Incumbent Democratic Governor Laura Kelly is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.
The Kansas State Cabinet, under current Governor Laura Kelly, consists of the Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, the Adjutant General, the Superintendent of Highway Patrol, and eleven departments each headed by a Secretary. Lieutenant Governor – chief deputy to the Governor, responsible for acting as Governor during the Governor's absence.
Kansas House Speaker Daniel Hawkins greets Kansas Governor Laura Kelly before the State of the State address at the Kansas State Capitol on Jan. 10, 2024. Hawkins said if Kelly tries to expand ...
With the retirement of KDWP secretary Brad Loveless, Gov. Laura Kelly will search for a new leader for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
A new poll has Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly as one of the most popular governors in the country. Her approval ratings have grown since reelection. As GOP leaders mock Kansas governor, poll shows Laura ...
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.
Gov. Laura Kelly is now calling a special session of the Kansas Legislature in an attempt to find a compromise on tax cuts. Kelly announced Wednesday that she will use her constitutional authority ...