[3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws,[2] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Kansas Legislature,[4] to convene the legislature at any time,[5] and to grant pardons.

The shortest-serving governor was John McCuish, who served only 11 days after the resignation of Fred Hall.

The current governor is Democrat Laura Kelly, who took office on January 14, 2019.

[7] Despite existing only for six years, it had six governors appointed by the president of the United States.

[29] Until 2018, there was no age or residency requirement to run for the office; in 2017, three teenagers were doing so.