Julie Lorenz
Democratic candidate for Governor in Kansas
Julie Lorenz
Democratic candidate for Governor in Kansas
Kansas Democratic Governor nominee?
$88.6K
AUG 11, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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$88.6KAUG 11, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer Secretary of State
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationKansas
BackgroundTransportation executive
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EducationDrury University — bachelor's degrees in psychology and business administration
Notable personal detailsJulie Lorenz is an American transportation and infrastructure executive who served as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) from January 2019 to December 23, 2022, appointed by Governor Laura Kelly and confirmed by the Kansas Senate in March 2019. She has worked as a strategic consultant in the transportation sector, including with Burns & McDonnell/1898 & Co. Her education includes degrees from Drury University and the University of Kansas.
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Political Positions
Climate & Energy
Supports transportation electrification and building EV charging infrastructure; led KDOT efforts to modernize highways for electrification and to deploy federal funds for electric vehicle charging networks. Focuses on practical infrastructure measures to enable cleaner transportation rather than broad climate treaty language.
Latest News
Julie Lorenz is being mentioned in the context of Democrats seeing Iowa as a stronger target in the 2026 governor’s race. The broader 2026 map has shifted in Democrats’ favor, with several governor contests moving toward them. The other recent election-related coverage focuses on voting laws, redistricting, and ballot rules rather than on Lorenz personally, so the specifics of her own campaign activity are unclear from these reports.
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