Steven Johnson, the Republican incumbent, is running for a second term as Kansas treasurer in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Libertarian Eric Lund and Democrat Juan C. Luengo.

Johnson was elected the state's 42nd treasurer in 2022 and took office on Jan. 9, 2023, according to the Kansas State Treasurer's website. He is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Kansas Treasurer
  • Hometown: Assaria, Kansas
  • Education: High school diploma, Southeast Saline High School; bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, Kansas State University; MBA, University of Chicago
  • Family farm: Farms wheat, soybeans, corn and milo on his family's cattle and grain farm near Assaria
  • Church: Active member of Assaria Lutheran Church, where he serves on the finance committee

Experience and public service

Johnson was born and raised on a cattle and grain farm near Assaria, according to the treasurer's office website. He was elected student body president at Kansas State University and graduated with honors.

In the financial services sector, Johnson worked at Ameriprise and led development of an asset allocation software program, according to the treasurer's office website.

Johnson won a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010, representing District 108. He served until 2023, according to BallotReady data. He chaired the Tax Committee and the Insurance and Pensions Committee. He also served on the Appropriations and Agriculture and Natural Resources committees.

Since taking office as treasurer, Johnson has served on the board of directors of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) and as chair of the 529 Network, according to the treasurer's office website.

Johnson also volunteers his time offering investment advice to nonprofit organizations, according to the treasurer's office website.

Endorsements

According to Johnson's campaign website, the following people have endorsed his candidacy:

Ron Ryckman Jr., speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives, said Johnson "is the reason our state pension system is back on the right financial track."

Roger Marshall, U.S. senator from Kansas, endorsed Johnson.

Tracey Mann, U.S. representative from Kansas, endorsed Johnson.

Former Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner endorsed Johnson. Former Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes endorsed Johnson. Former Kansas State Treasurer Tim Shallenberger endorsed Johnson. The three former treasurers cited Johnson's experience in financial services and knowledge of state investments, according to the campaign website.

Candidate profiles are based on publicly available information reviewed by our editorial team.

Editor's note: This profile is part of the Overland Park Chronicle's 2026 election coverage. It is AI-curated and human-edited.