State Treasurer of Kansas · Election November 3, 2026 · Updated
Who should I vote for in the Kansas state treasurer race?
Steven Johnson has the strongest record in the Kansas state treasurer race. Steven Johnson scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Steven Johnson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Juan Luengo (6 of 15 criteria) and Eric Lund (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Republican · incumbent
Strongest record
Steven Johnson
63 / 100
Public evidence on 10 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 75
- Performance
- 50
Democratic
Juan Luengo
On the ballot as Juan C. Luengo
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 6 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 55
- Performance
- NR
Libertarian
Eric Lund
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 3 of 15 criteria
- Character
- NR
- Qualifications
- 58
- Performance
- NR
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Steven Johnson
- On the record2023
Champions a 2023 law requiring the state to disregard environmental, social and governance goals in contracts and pension investments.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
- Credit2023 to 2026
His office started financial literacy classes for children in foster care and Kansans with disabilities.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
- Credit2017
As a Republican House member, was a leading voice in the bipartisan 2017 repeal of the Brownback income tax cuts.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Juan Luengo
- On the record2026
Has volunteered with Mental Health America of the Heartland, the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Red Cross.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Eric Lund
No notable items confirmed in news archives or public documents.
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Steven Johnson. State campaign finance reports for 2023 through 2026 are on file with the Secretary of State. No Public Disclosure Commission finding found.
Source: Kansas Secretary of State, statewide campaign finance filings, 2026 cycle
Juan Luengo. State campaign finance report for 2026 is on file with the Secretary of State. No Public Disclosure Commission finding found.
Source: Kansas Secretary of State, statewide campaign finance filings, 2026 cycle
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Steven Johnson. No public record found.
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Steven Johnson. No public record found.
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Steven Johnson. Twelve years in the Kansas House and a term as state treasurer, after a 20-year financial career, with no formal conduct finding found.
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Steven Johnson. Took the oath as a state representative and as state treasurer; no official finding of misuse of office found.
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Steven Johnson. Kansas state treasurer since 2023 after six terms in the Kansas House (2011 to 2023) on budget committees; more than 20 years at Ameriprise Financial, rising to senior vice president.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Steven C. Johnson (Kansas), KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Juan Luengo. Chief executive of Engage Insurance Group in Overland Park, with about 20 years in risk management; no elected office.
Sources: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026, Ballotpedia, Juan Luengo
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Steven Johnson. As treasurer and former budget-committee legislator, publishes specific office results and plans on investment fees, cash flow and financial education.
Sources: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026, Campaign site
Juan Luengo. Five specific proposals for the office: education savings account flexibility, routing state investments through Kansas banks and credit unions, clearer investment reports, property tax changes and customer service.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Eric Lund. In a party interview noted the treasurer is an administrative office and proposed KPERS reform, ending state loan subsidy programs and more audits of state and local agencies.
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Steven Johnson. Completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey and publishes his record on his campaign site.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Steven C. Johnson (Kansas), Campaign site
Juan Luengo. Completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey and publishes his platform on his campaign site.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Juan Luengo, KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Eric Lund. Answered a Libertarian Party of Kansas candidate interview; KCUR reports no campaign website and no response to its email.
Sources: Libertarian Party of Kansas, candidate interviews, KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Steven Johnson. Born and raised near Assaria, Kansas, on a cattle and grain farm.
Juan Luengo. Lives and works in Overland Park; has volunteered with Kansas City area organizations.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Eric Lund. Lives in Paola.
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Steven Johnson. Runs the state treasurer's office, which handles state banking and more than $575 million in unclaimed property; state campaign reports on file with no penalty found.
Sources: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026, WIBW, Feb. 1, 2024
Juan Luengo. Runs an insurance agency as chief executive; state campaign report on file with no penalty found.
Source: Ballotpedia, Juan Luengo
Eric Lund. No public record found.
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Steven Johnson. His office started financial literacy classes for children in foster care and Kansans with disabilities; his campaign reports investment fee cuts of more than $25 million a year, not independently confirmed.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Steven Johnson. No public record found.
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Steven Johnson. No public record found.
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Steven Johnson. As a Republican legislator was a leading voice in the 2017 bipartisan repeal of the Brownback income tax cuts.
Source: KCUR, Sept. 22, 2026
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Steven Johnson. No public record found.
Juan Luengo. No public record found.
Eric Lund. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 6, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in the Kansas state treasurer race?
Steven Johnson has the strongest record in the Kansas state treasurer race. Steven Johnson scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Steven Johnson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Juan Luengo (6 of 15 criteria) and Eric Lund (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in the Kansas state treasurer race in 2026?
Steven Johnson (Republican, incumbent), Juan Luengo (Democratic), Eric Lund (Libertarian). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Steven Johnson a good candidate for State Treasurer?
Steven Johnson scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, with public evidence on 10 of 15 criteria: character 50 of 100, qualifications 75 of 100, performance 50 of 100. The standard measures character, qualifications and performance, not policy positions.
Is Juan Luengo a good candidate for State Treasurer?
Juan Luengo has public evidence on 6 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Eric Lund a good candidate for State Treasurer?
Eric Lund has public evidence on 3 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every Kansas race scored, and the Kansas 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.