Beverly Gossage

Beverly Gossage (born May 22, 1950) is an American politician, Medicare/Medicaid insurance broker, and former educator currently serving as a member of the Kansas Senate representing the 9th district in Johnson County, Kansas. A Republican, she was elected in 2020 to succeed retiring senator Julia Lynn. Previously, she had unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Kansas Insurance Commissioner in 2014.

Early life and education Gossage was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Calvin and LaVaughn Kastl. She earned an associate's degree from Fort Scott Community College,

Gossage founded HSA Benefits Consulting, a firm that consults with businesses and individuals regarding health savings accounts. She has also served as a consultant with the Show-Me Institute, a conservative think tank based in Missouri.

Early political activity Gossage is a Republican, and has described herself as a "free-market conservative"

Gossage was appointed as alternate delegate to the 2012 Republican Convention. The following year, she was appointed as a State Delegate for the Kansas Republican Party.

During the 2016 Presidential election, Gossage again served as Republican delegate. During the race, she supported Ted Cruz.