Laura Kelly | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2018 | |
| 48th Governor of Kansas | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Lieutenant | Lynn Rogers David Toland |
| Preceded by | Jeff Colyer |
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Vic Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Laura Jeanne Kelly January 24, 1950 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Cedar Crest |
| Education | Bradley University (BS) Indiana University Bloomington (MS) |
| Website | Government website |
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] She was reelected in 2022, narrowly defeating Republican nominee Derek Schmidt by a 2.21% margin.[5]
- ^ "Laura Kelly," Kansapedia, Kansas Historical Society, retrieved November 27, 2022
- ^ "Kelly, Laura Jeanne". FEC.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ "US News - Laura Kelly Upset Victory". Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "Meet Laura Kelly | Laura Kelly for Governor". www.laurakellyforkansas.com. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Edelman, Adam (November 9, 2022). "Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wins re-election, defeating GOP challenger Derek Schmidt". NBC News. Retrieved November 9, 2022.