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DemocratTerm Limited
Laura Kelly
Governor of Kansas
Term: Jan 2023 β Jan 20276 months remaining
86% of term complete
Biography
Laura Kelly was elected Governor of Kansas in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, making her one of the few Democratic governors in a deeply red state. A former state senator, she has focused on Medicaid expansion, education funding, and bipartisan governance. She cannot seek a third consecutive term.
Election History
2022WON
+1.8%Laura Kelly (D)49.8%
Derek Schmidt (R)48.0%
2018WON
+4.9%Laura Kelly (D)48%
Kris Kobach (R)43.1%
Quick Facts
StateKansas
PartyDemocrat
Term beganJanuary 9, 2023
Term endsJanuary 10, 2027
Time remaining6 months remaining
Term limitedYes
Elections won2
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