Governors of the State of Kansas

"The governor of the State of Kansas heads the executive branch, which includes the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. Territorial governors were appointed by the U. S. President. After statehood, for more than 100 years, the electorate filled these offices every two years. Beginning with the 1974 election, the term of office became four years." - Source: Kansas State Historical Society

This section of the Kansas State History website contains information and resources about the governors of the State of Kansas since the state was admitted to the Union in 1861.  

Article I of the Constitution of the State of Kansas spells out the duties and responsibilities of the Governor. You can read the Constitution of Kansas by clicking on the link I have provided.

General Websites about Kansas Governors

Here is a list of websites that has information about the Governors of the State of Kansas. 

 For specific information on individual Governors, please click on the Governor's name that you are interested in below.

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Governor John Michael (Mike) Hayden Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 1774
Governor Joan Finney Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 2236
Governor William Preston Graves Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 1871
Governor Kathleen Sebelius Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 1707
Governor Mark Parkinson Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 1604
Governor Samuel Dale Brownback Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 1913
Governor Jeffrey William Colyer Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 1290
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