2022Final results
2022 election for Kansas Governor
Governor · Kansas
Laura Kelly (D) won with 49.5% of the vote, defeating Derek Schmidt (R) by 2.2 points.
Laura KellyDemocrat · winner
49.5%499,845
Derek SchmidtRepublican
47.3%477,586
Dennis PyleOther party
2.0%20,452
Seth CordellLibertarian
1.1%11,106
1,008,989 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The candidates
Laura Kelly (D)Derek Schmidt (R)
Also on the ballot: Dennis Pyle (Other party), 2.0%; Seth Cordell (Libertarian), 1.1%