View a photo gallery from the inauguration of Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer is sworn in by Chief Justice Lawton Nuss during his inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 in the first floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse. Colyer, who previously served as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the position of governor after Sam Brownback resigned from office for a diplomatic post in the Trump administration. Pictured with Colyer are his wife Ruth Colyer, and daughters Serena and Dominique.

photo by: Nick Krug

Former Kansas Governor Sam Brownback waves alongside Kansas treasurer Jake LaTurner during the inauguration ceremony for Gov. Jeff Colyer on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 in the first floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse. Colyer, who previously served as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the position of governor after Sam Brownback resigned from office for a diplomatic post in the Trump administration.

photo by: Nick Krug

University of Kansas chancellor Doug Girod talks with others gathered for the inauguration of Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 in the first floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse. Colyer, who previously served as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the position of governor after Sam Brownback resigned from office for a diplomatic post in the Trump administration.

photo by: Nick Krug

Spectators watch from the second floor during the inauguration ceremony for Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 in the first floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse. Colyer, who previously served as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the position of governor after Sam Brownback resigned from office for a diplomatic post in the Trump administration.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer gives his inaugural address after being sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 in the first floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse. Colyer, who previously served as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the position of governor after Sam Brownback resigned from office for a diplomatic post in the Trump administration.

photo by: Nick Krug

Father Mike Scully of St. John the Evangelist in Lawrence, leads those gathered for the opening prayer before the swearing in of Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in the first floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer salutes as he assumes command of the Kansas National Guard and Highway Patrol on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 in the first floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse. Colyer, who previously served as Lieutenant Governor, assumed the position of governor after Sam Brownback resigned from office for a diplomatic post in the Trump administration.