Kansas Institute for Poliitics of Washburn University Washburn University

Kansas Governors

Kansas Governor Approval Ratings History, 1968-2025


Kansas Governor's Project:

Illustrated and annotated profiles
from "Kansas History: A Journal
of the Central Plains"
:

Full transcripts of
Kansas Governor Interviews:

  • John Anderson
  • William Avery
  • John Carlin
  • Mike Hayden
  • Bill Graves
  • Lt. Gov. Shelia Frahm
  • Kathleen Sebelius
  • Lt. Gov. John Moore
  • Mark Parkinson
  • Rare and original photos
    of Kansas Governors

     

     

     

    Kansas Governors

    The Kansas Governor is the key figure of Kansas Politics and government. In this section are resources on Kansas Governor's and their administrations. Most notably is the Kansas Governor's Project by the Washburn Department of Political Science, an ongoing research project that has, to date, produced a series of articles, published in the journal "Kansas History," on Governors John AndersonWilliam AveryJohn CarlinMike Hayden, Bill Graves, Kathleen Sebelius, and Mark ParkinsonTranscripts of interviews with these governors, along with former Lt. Governor’s Sheila Frahm and John Moore, are also available. Additionally, a photo archive of rare photos of Kansas governors—many donated by the governors themslves—is featured.
    Governor John Anderson with Dr. Bob Beatty< Photo left : Kansas Governor John Anderson
    with Dr. Bob Beatty during their
    second interview, May 5, 2007.
    Governor William Avery at Kansas State Fair< Photo left : Kansas Governor William Avery in 1967
    at the Kansas State Fair.
    Governor John Carlin< Photo left : Kansas Governor John Carlin
    in 2005 when he was National
    Archivist
    Governor John Carlin< Photo left : Kansas Governor Mike Hayden
    on the campaign trail in 1986.
    Governor Bill Graves< Photo left : Kansas Governor Bill Graves, 2002.
    Governor Kathleen Sebelius< Photo left : Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius
    and Keira Beatty, 2001.

    Governor Mark Parkinson< Photo left : Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson, 2009.

    Governor William Avery, 1966< Photo left: Kansas Governor
    William Avery in 1966

    William Avery, retired, at his farm, 2005 < Photo left: Former Governor Avery
    in 2005 at his farm in
    Wakefield, Kansas


    seal About Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | ©2011 Kansas Institute for Politics at Washburn University