State Treasurer
Source: ent.sos.ks.gov
What does this office do?
- Investing state money until it is spent
- Managing how much the state borrows and pays back
- Paying the state's bills on time
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction
Candidates:
Eric Lund
LostLibertarian
Eric Lund of Paola is secretary of the Libertarian Party of Kansas and previously served as a commissioner on the Cordova Recreation and Park Board in California. He calls for reforming KPERS, more audits of state and local agencies, and lower taxes.
Juan C. Luengo
LostDemocratic
Juan C. Luengo is CEO of Engage Insurance Group and has worked in risk management since 2007. His background includes financial-services partnerships, business expansion, and volunteer leadership supporting small businesses and community organizations.
Republican · Incumbent
Steven Johnson has served as Kansas State Treasurer since January 2023 after prior service in the Kansas House. He has a financial-services and agricultural background, including an MBA focused on finance and business policy and operation of his family farm.
Records: Government Efficiency 3 for, Anti-Corruption 1 for
Sources: sos.ks.gov2