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See also: 2022 United States gubernatorial elections
2022 Kansas gubernatorial election
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Nominee Laura Kelly (presumptive)
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate David Toland (presumptive)
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Laura Kelly
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The 2022 Kansas gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Kansas. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly is running for re-election to a second term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

  • Laura Kelly, incumbent governor (2019–present) and state senator (2005–2019)[1]
    • Running Mate: David Toland, concurrent incumbent lieutenant governor and Secretary of Commerce.
Democratic candidates[a]

Endorsements

Laura Kelly
Statewide officials
State legislators
Organizations

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican candidates[a]

Withdrew

Declined

Endorsements

Derek Schmidt
U.S. Executive Branch officials
Federal officials
State officials
Jeff Colyer (withdrew)
U.S. Representatives
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Jeff
Colyer 		Ron
Ryckman Jr. 		Derek
Schmidt 		Undecided
Cygnal (R)[A] March 3–4, 2021 510 (LV) ± 4.3% 19% 5% 28% 49%

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[17] Tossup March 4, 2022
Inside Elections[18] Tossup March 4, 2022
Sabato's Crystal Ball[19] Tossup January 26, 2022
Politico[20] Tossup April 1, 2022
RCP[21] Lean R (flip) January 10, 2022

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[b] 		Margin
of error 		Laura
Kelly (D) 		Derek
Schmidt (R) 		Undecided
Clarity Campaign Labs (D)[B] September 13–15, 2021 810 (LV) ± 3.5% 47% 44% 9%
Remington Research Group (R) September 7–9, 2021 1,000 (LV) ± 3.0% 40% 44% 16%

Notes

  1. ^ a b The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
  2. ^ a b Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients
  1. ^ This poll was sponsored by Our Way of Life PAC
  2. ^ This poll was sponsored by EMILY's List

References

  1. ^ Dakota, Michael (December 18, 2020). "Governor Laura Kelly will run for reelection". KSNT. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "SANDY PRAEGER ENDORSES GOV. KELLY".
  3. ^ a b c d e f Bernard, Katie (March 3, 2022). "Coalition of Kansas Republicans endorses Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly in reelection fight". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Candidates for Governor".
  5. ^ "AG Derek Schmidt announces run for Kansas governor". March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Newton, Ryan (August 30, 2021). "Jeff Colyer ends campaign for Kansas governor". KSNW. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Bahl, Andrew (September 22, 2021). "Who's running for Kansas governor (and more) in 2022? A look at what to expect in next year's election". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Gannett. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  8. ^ "Kris Kobach, Former Trump Adviser, Announces Run For Kansas Attorney General". npr. April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  9. ^ Lowry, Bryan; Shorman, Jonathan. "Who will take on Gov. Laura Kelly in Kansas? Some top GOP contenders are emerging". Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  10. ^ "Aide: Kansas Sen. Moran plans to seek reelection in 2022". Associated Press. November 11, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  11. ^ a b Andrew Bahl (June 8, 2021). "House Speaker Ron Ryckman rules out gubernatorial bid, backs Derek Schmidt in 2022 race". Topeka-Capital Journal.
  12. ^ "Donald Trump backs Attorney General Derek Schmidt in Kansas governor's race".
  13. ^ "Former President Donald Trump endorses AG Derek Schmidt for Kansas governor". January 3, 2022.
  14. ^ "Sen. Roger Marshall endorses AG Derek Schmidt for governor". WIBW-TV. Associated Press. September 7, 2021. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  15. ^ Tal Axelrod (July 6, 2021). "Bob Dole, Pat Roberts endorse Kansas AG Derek Schmidt for governor". thehill.
  16. ^ Bahl, Andrew (June 2, 2021). "Jeff Colyer endorsed by Congressman Tracey Mann in KS governor's race". www.cjonline.com. The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  17. ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  18. ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  19. ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  20. ^ "Kansas Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
  21. ^ "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
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