Julie Lorenz
Julie Lorenz
Kansas Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Secretary of State
PartyDemocratic
LocationKansas
BackgroundTransportation executive
Notable personal detailsJulie Lorenz is an American transportation executive who served as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation from 2019 to 2022 under Governor Laura Kelly. She previously worked as an executive at Burns & McDonnell and has also held roles related to transportation policy and infrastructure planning. She has been involved with Kansas City’s preparations as a host region for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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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.
News
Julie Lorenz is in the news as a candidate amid a wave of Kansas election and policy fights. Recent reports focus on proposals around voter registration rules, polling-place restrictions, and other state legislation that could shape the political environment around her campaign. The coverage does not give many direct details about Lorenz herself, so the main takeaway is that she is being discussed in the context of these broader Kansas debates.
States plan measures to require voters’ IDs
Kansas Democrats are launching longshot bid to legalize marijuana
Billionaire Bucks Flood Campaign Coffers at Historic Levels
Red State Residents In Chaos After Lawmakers Yank Their Driver's Licenses, Birth Certificates
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