Laura Kelly
Laura Jeanne Kelly (born January 24, 1950) 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. Kelly was elected governor in 2018, defeating Republican nominee Kris Kobach. She was reelected in 2022, narrowly defeating Republican nominee Derek Schmidt.
Laura Kelly | |
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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 |
Ted Daughety (m. 1979) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Cedar Crest |
| Education | Bradley University (BS) Indiana University Bloomington (MS) |
| Website | Government website |
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