Laura Kelly
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 | |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Cedar Crest |
| Education | Bradley University (BS) Indiana University Bloomington (MS) |
| Website | Government website |
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 and reelected in 2022.