KC Ohaebosim Makes History in US Politics, Becomes Lieutenant Governor-Elect

Wichita Democrat KC Ohaebosim has been elected lieutenant governor of Kansas, marking a milestone for Nigerian-Americans in US politics.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says Ohaebosim is the first Nigerian-American to win the office.

Its chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, announced the victory in a post on X on Friday and congratulated him after the race was called. Ohaebosim will serve alongside Governor-elect Cindy Holscher, who defeated Republican Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson.

The Associated Press called the contest on November 12, after an audit delayed the declaration of the result.His election also marks a milestone in Kansas political history.

Kansas Reflector reported that Ohaebosim will become the second Black person elected to statewide office in the state, following former State Auditor Edward McCabe, who won election in 1882.

A lieutenant governor serves as the state’s second-highest executive official and may perform duties assigned by the governor.

The position is broadly comparable to that of a deputy governor in Nigeria.Ohaebosim, a Democrat from Wichita, has represented the 89th District in the Kansas House of Representatives since 2017.

He did not seek re-election in 2026 after joining Holscher’s gubernatorial ticket.Born in Wichita, he is the son of Nigeria-born physician Dr Linus Ohaebosim. He spent part of his childhood in Nigeria and received some of his early education there before returning to Kansas.

Also, He later attended Wichita Heights High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University and obtained a Master of Business Administration from Newman University. Before entering politics, Ohaebosim worked in technology-related roles, including as a data analyst.

In the Kansas House, he served on committees covering transportation, government budgeting, energy, utilities and telecommunications. Holscher and Ohaebosim are expected to assume office in January 2027.

Democrats also won the state’s attorney general race and a US Senate seat in the election.

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