
Julie Lorenz

Julie Lorenz
Kansas Democratic Governor nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Secretary of State
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationKansas
BackgroundTransportation executive
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EducationUniversity of Kansas (M.A., Organizational Psychology)
Notable personal detailsJulie Lorenz is an American transportation executive who served as secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), appointed in January 2019 and serving through December 23, 2022. She previously served at KDOT as director of public affairs (2003–2011) and has worked in strategic consulting and public engagement for transportation projects. Lorenz earned a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Kansas and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and business administration from Drury University.
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Positions
Climate & Energy
Supports transportation electrification and building EV charging infrastructure; led KDOT efforts to modernize highways for electrification and to deploy federal funds for electric vehicle charging networks. Focuses on practical infrastructure measures to enable cleaner transportation rather than broad climate treaty language.
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