Kathleen Sebelius

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius: Cabinet member?

Kathleen Sebelius with Barack Obama at Butler Community College, El Dorado, Kan.

Sebelius stands with Barack Obama during his appearance on Jan. 29, 2008, at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kan. (Photo by Jaime Oppenheimer/The Wichita Eagle) VIEW OUR SLIDESHOW OF SEBELIUS THROUGH THE YEARS

Kansas' two-term Democratic governor is mentioned often as a potential member of President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet.

Sebelius, 60, is a political moderate who was elected governor of this quintessentially Republican state in 2002 and re-elected in 2006 — both times by comfortable margins. On this page, you can use The Wichita Eagle's past coverage — stories and photos — as a briefing on Sebelius.

WHO'S THE COMPETITION?

Sebelius is one of several contenders to be a running mate for Obama. Use our interactive graphic to read about all the others in the mix for the No. 2 spot in the Democratic and Republican races.

ABOUT KATHLEEN SEBELIUS

Age: 60
Hometown: Topeka
Party: Democrat
Education: Bachelor's degree, Trinity College, 1970; master's in public administration, University of Kansas, 1977
Family: Husband, Gary; two sons
Political experience: Kansas House of Representatives, 1987-95; Kansas insurance commissioner, 1995-2003; Kansas governor, 2003-present
Web site: www.governor.ks.gov

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius: Cabinet member?

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