By Trish Svoboda

Governor Laura Kelly has recently promoted Grace Hoge to the position of Press Secretary. Hoge has been serving in the Kelly Administration as Communications Coordinator for the past 10 months.

Before her position as Communications Coordinator, Hoge worked as a Communications Intern and held several finance roles during Governor Kelly’s 2022 re-election campaign. As Press Secretary, Hoge will serve as Governor Kelly’s main spokesperson and media contact.

Hoge, a native of Salina, has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kansas.

“I am honored to continue serving Governor Kelly in this new role,” said Grace Hoge. “As Press Secretary, I am excited to expand my work with members of the media and communicate to Kansans how Governor Kelly is making our state the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”