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Governor of Kansas

Kansas · Next election 2026State

About This Office

Governor of Kansas — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length

4 years

Current Officeholders

Laura KellyD

Governor · Kansas

The 2026 Race

14 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Kansas. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary

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General

Nov 3, 2026

Total Raised

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Candidates

14 filed

Incumbent

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Cash on Hand

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Election History

Year	Winner	Result	Runner-Up	Total Votes
2022	Laura Kelly - David Toland D	24.8%	Laura Kelly D 24.8%	2,017,996
2018	Laura Kelly D	48.0%	Kris Kobach R 43.0%	1,055,566
2014	Sam Brownback R	49.8%	Paul Davis D 46.1%	869,502
2010	Sam Brownback R	63.3%	Tom Holland D 32.2%	838,783
2006	Kathleen Sebelius D	57.9%	Jim Barnett R 40.4%	849,696
2002	Kathleen Sebelius D	52.9%	Tim Shallenburger R 45.1%	835,692
1998	Bill Graves R	73.4%	Tom Sawyer D 22.7%	742,665
1994	Bill Graves R	61.2%	Jim Slattery D 38.8%	859,702

State

Population

2,947,197

Median HH Income

$74K

Unemployment

3.9%

Bachelor's+

35.6%

Veterans

6.8%

Median Age

37.4

Mean HH Income

$100K

Poverty Rate

11.3%

HS or Higher

92.0%

Median Home Value

$217K

Median Rent

$1,060/mo

Owner-Occupied

67.2%

Under 18 / 65+

23.8% / 17.0%