Lynn Rogers (Kansas)
Lynn Rogers (Democratic Party) was the Kansas Treasurer. He assumed office on January 4, 2021. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Rogers (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Kansas Treasurer. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Rogers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
He was the lieutenant governor from January 2019 to January 2021. He left office after Gov. Laura Kelly (D) appointed him Kansas Treasurer.[1][2] Rogers is also a former Democratic member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 25 from 2017 to 2019.
Biography
Lynn Rogers was born in Fremont, Nebraska, and lives in Wichita, Kansas. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1980. Rogers' career experience includes working as an agriculture banker.[3][4]
Political career
Kansas Treasurer (2021-Present)
Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Rogers Kansas Treasurer on December 10, 2020, and he assumed office on January 4, 2021. He replaced Jacob LaTurner (R), who was elected representative of Kansas' 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2020.[1][2]
Kansas Lieutenant Governor (2019-2021)
Rogers was the 51st lieutenant governor of Kansas. He was elected on November 6, 2018, and assumed office on January 14, 2019. He left office in January 2021 to become Kansas Treasurer.[1][2]
Kansas State Senate (2017-2019)
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Rogers was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Federal and State Affairs |
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance |
| • Kansas Security |
| • Pensions, Investments and Benefits |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
See also: Kansas Treasurer election, 2022
General election
General election for Kansas Treasurer
Steven C. Johnson defeated incumbent Lynn Rogers and Steve Roberts in the general election for Kansas Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven C. Johnson (R) | 54.0 | 537,488 |
 | Lynn Rogers (D)  | 41.4 | 411,813 | |
 | Steve Roberts (L) | 4.6 | 45,540 | |
| Total votes: 994,841 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas Treasurer
Incumbent Lynn Rogers advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas Treasurer on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynn Rogers | 100.0 | 249,919 |
| Total votes: 249,919 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas Treasurer
Steven C. Johnson defeated Caryn Tyson in the Republican primary for Kansas Treasurer on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven C. Johnson | 50.1 | 219,449 |
 | Caryn Tyson | 49.9 | 218,975 | |
| Total votes: 438,424 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sara Hart Weir (R)
- Michael Austin (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Kansas Treasurer
Steve Roberts advanced from the Libertarian convention for Kansas Treasurer on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Roberts (L) |
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2018
See also: Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
Lynn Rogers defeated Wink Hartman, John Doll, Mary Gerlt, and Nathaniel Kloos in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynn Rogers (D) | 48.0 | 506,727 |
 | Wink Hartman (R) | 43.0 | 453,645 | |
 | John Doll (Independent) | 6.5 | 68,590 | |
 | Mary Gerlt (L) | 1.9 | 20,020 | |
| Nathaniel Kloos (Independent) | 0.6 | 6,584 | ||
| Total votes: 1,055,566 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
Lynn Rogers defeated Chris Morrow, Katrina Lewison, Dale Cowsert, and Alexander Cline in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynn Rogers | 51.4 | 80,377 |
| Chris Morrow | 20.2 | 31,493 | ||
| Katrina Lewison | 17.5 | 27,292 | ||
| Dale Cowsert | 8.4 | 13,161 | ||
 | Alexander Cline | 2.5 | 3,950 | |
| Total votes: 156,273 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wink Hartman | 40.6 | 128,832 |
 | Tracey Mann | 40.5 | 128,489 | |
| Rosie Hansen | 8.8 | 27,994 | ||
| Jen Sanderson | 7.8 | 24,804 | ||
| Patricia Reitz | 1.0 | 3,212 | ||
| Dominic Scavuzzo | 0.7 | 2,275 | ||
| Phillip Clemente | 0.5 | 1,559 | ||
| Total votes: 317,165 | |||
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2016
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Michael O'Donnell (R) did not seek re-election.
Lynn Rogers defeated Jim Price in the Kansas State Senate District 25 general election.[5][6]
| Kansas State Senate, District 25 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Lynn Rogers |
58.48% | 11,704 | |
| Republican | Jim Price | 41.52% | 8,308 | |
| Total Votes | 20,012 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Lynn Rogers ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 25 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Kansas State Senate, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Lynn Rogers (unopposed) | |
Jim Price defeated William Eveland in the Kansas State Senate District 25 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Kansas State Senate, District 25 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jim Price |
68.18% | 1,907 | |
| Republican | William Eveland | 31.82% | 890 | |
| Total Votes | 2,797 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Video for Ballotpedia
| Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released October 17, 2022 |
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lynn Rogers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rogers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I’ve got experience with hard times. I worked in Ag Finance for over 30 years, was a school board member for 17 years, and have raised 3 kids with my wife. I know what it means to have to make hard choices for your own family, and for the community. The only way to approach these hard choices is to center the people being impacted in the conversation. My candidacy is about putting the people first, because the people’s banker should always put the people first. That’s why I’ve taken action on the current drought, the cold snap that occurred last year, ABLE accounts, and am calling for reform to the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program.
- The Treasurer’s Office has had the day to day operations neglected for years. The previous officeholders have canceled and delayed necessary updates to programs and equipment that were required both for compliance with federal guidelines and industry best practices. In my time as Treasurer, we have made great strides towards making these updates happen. ABLE accounts have been brought into federal compliance, economic recovery programs have been expanded, wages have been raised to a minimum of $15/hr. These updates make the Office run better, and equip our team with the tools to better serve everyday Kansans. Previous office holders have focused on using the Office as a political springboard, not governing. It’s important to remember the p
- Having an elected official who is focused on equity makes the lives of those in the state better. While focusing on the reform of the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program I have been having conversations in the community about racial discrimination and LGBTQ+ discrimination and how equitable access to housing is important. By working to correct the disparities in our society, we elevate all who live in our communities. The People’s Banker needs to be an advocate for everyone, regardless of the characteristics you have. Ensuring that everyone has access to a fair playing field is my priority for public service.
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2016
Rogers' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Providing Quality Public Education: With 15 years of experience on the Wichita School Board, Lynn Rogers’ knowledge and experience is unparalleled. He believes in a quality education for all Kansas students, and understands that education is an economic driver. Lynn Rogers will work hard every day to make sure that school districts have the resources they need to provide Kansas children the best education possible. Working with Wichita for Wichita: Lynn Rogers has been a homeowner in the same Wichita neighborhood for the past 30 years where he has been actively involved in the community. The people of the 25th district need an advocate in Topeka who has the right priorities – our jobs, our kids, and our community – not someone who is there simply to rubber stamp the governor’s radical agenda. Restoring Fairness for Kansans: Living in an urban center, but working with farmers and ranchers, Lynn Rogers has seen the direct impact of the tax policies made in Topeka. He knows they are not made in the best interest of Kansans. Lynn believes in creating a system that provides stability and makes the state and local communities stronger, instead of one that just benefits the wealthy and well-connected. Lynn Rogers will work to make Kansas a place where everyone can have the opportunity to succeed.[9] |
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| —Lynn Rogers[10] | ||
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2018
In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
- Kansas AFL-CIO: House
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2017
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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kansas Office of the Governor, "Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers To Become State Treasurer," December 10, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers, "Meet State Treasurer Lynn Rogers," accessed January 5, 2021
- ↑ Kansas State Treasurer, "Meet State Treasurer Lynn Rogers," accessed May 10, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 27, 2022
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lynn Rogers for Kansas, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jacob LaTurner (R) |
Kansas Treasurer 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Steven C. Johnson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Lieutenant Governor of Kansas 2019-2021 |
Succeeded by David Toland (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 25 2017-2019 |
Succeeded by - |
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