Public office

Governor of Kansas

Laura Kelly holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Kansas.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Kansas

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Laura Kelly

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor must enforce the laws, serves as commander in chief, appoints officers as provided by law, and submits budget recommendations.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor becomes governor for the remainder of the term.

Sources: Kansas Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Laura Kelly

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Laura Kelly was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

Elections and activity

2026 United States General Election →2026 United States General Election →

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Sources

Show2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.

2026 Primary Election Official Vote Totals

Kansas Secretary of State

official

Supports: Kansas 2026 general election U.S. Senate and Governor nominees, official candidate names, party labels

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