Kansas state Sen. Jeff Klemp is running for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket with gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.
Klemp faces Democratic candidate KC Ohaebosim, according to BallotReady election data. Kansas Senate President Masterson selected Klemp as his running mate, KSNT reported on June 1. The pair advanced from the Republican primary on Aug. 4, according to the Kansas Reflector. Masterson holds a Trump endorsement for the governor's race, according to KSNT.
The policy positions below come from Klemp's responses to a BallotReady questionnaire and his campaign website. They reflect the candidate's own statements.
Candidate information
- Full name: Jeffrey Christopher Klemp
- Party: Republican
- Residence: Lansing, Kansas (Leavenworth County)
- Spouse: Joni Klemp
- Education: High school diploma, Leavenworth High School; bachelor's degree in economics, University of Kansas; master of business administration, Baker University
- Current office: Kansas state senator, District 5 (2025–present), representing parts of Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties
Experience and public service
Klemp serves as vice chair of the Transportation Committee in the Kansas Senate, according to Kansas Legislature records. He won the 2024 District 5 general election by 31 votes after a recount by the Kansas secretary of state, defeating incumbent Democrat Jeff Pittman 15,732 to 15,701, according to election records.
He ran for Lansing City Council in 2011.
In the private sector, Klemp has served as president and CEO of Century Van Lines since 2010, according to BallotReady. He also served as chief operations officer at Commercial Automation from 2016 to 2022 and is principal at Kinetic Retail Group, according to BallotReady.
On the issues
Taxes and budget: Klemp said tax policy should "create long-lasting and high-paying jobs, make the Kansas economy competitive nationally, and let taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money."
Education: Klemp said he supports expanding vocational training, STEM programs and other initiatives that prepare students for the workforce. He said educational institutions should focus on advancing education that supports business growth.
Public safety: Klemp said he supports legislative backing for first responders and law enforcement. He said he will push for support for emergency responders and community crime-prevention initiatives.
Immigration and national security: Klemp said he supports legislation to secure the southern border to reduce fentanyl flow. He also said he backs legislation to prevent foreign adversaries from purchasing land near military bases in Kansas.
Government reform: Klemp said he supports legislation to protect constitutional rights and defend what he called Kansas values. He said national security is a priority.
Endorsements
The following endorsements are attributed to their stated sources:
- Mike Pompeo, Champion American Values PAC (claimed by the endorser, per election records)
- Kansas Chamber of Commerce (claimed by the endorser, per BallotReady)
Voters can find Klemp's full questionnaire responses on BallotReady and his campaign platform at klempforkansas.com.
