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Laura Kelly – Governor of Kansas, 2028 Presidential Election 2028 Candidate

Laura Kelly

DEMOCRATGOVERNORKansas
1%
Votes

Governor of Kansas

Governors

Born in New York City to a military family that moved frequently and lived overseas. Bradley University psychology graduate who earned a master's at Indiana University and built a career in child welfare advocacy. Married to physician Ted Daughety; two daughters.

Policy Focus

Bipartisan Governance

EducationHealthcareEconomy

Policy Positions

EducationRestored school funding after Brownback-era cuts, expanded pre-K
HealthcarePush to expand Medicaid in Kansas — blocked by legislature
EconomyBalanced budgets, attracted major business investments to Kansas

Career Timeline

2005Elected to Kansas State Senate
2019Inaugurated as Governor of Kansas
2022Re-elected in deep-red Kansas by 2-point margin
2023Vetoed restrictive legislation on abortion and trans rights
2024Championed bipartisan economic development agenda
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