{"id":3991,"date":"2026-10-28T15:19:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/?p=3991"},"modified":"2026-10-28T15:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:19:24","slug":"get-to-know-your-kansas-candidates-ahead-of-the-midterm-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/2026\/10\/28\/get-to-know-your-kansas-candidates-ahead-of-the-midterm-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Get To Know Your Kansas Candidates Ahead of The Midterm Election"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Design By: Xaviana Reece<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Nov. 3, many Kansans will exercise their right to vote for both national and state candidates. Consult this voting guide to prepare as the general election approaches.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advance Voting Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registered Kansas voters are allowed to vote up to 20 days before Election Day through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocoelection.org\/voting-election-info\/advance-voting\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">advance voting<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With proper photo identification, voters can vote in-person at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocoelection.org\/voting-election-info\/advance-voting\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">available county election offices or satellite voting locations. <\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voters also have the option to vote by mail, which requires the completion of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocoelection.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/Advance%20App%2051326_2.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mail Ballot Application form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which can be returned to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:votebymail@jocogov.org\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">votebymail@jocogov.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or sent by mail to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/KuNlIdTcefQKaakBS\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Johnson County Election Office<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The deadline to return mail ballots is the close of the polls on Election Day at 7 pm.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Candidates\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The races with their corresponding party representatives are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. Senate\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two senators represent their states in the Senate with duties such as writing and voting on laws and taking action on bills and amendments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year\u2019s midterm election may make history with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmbc.com\/article\/kansas-election-guide-senate-house-governor\/74250922\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. Senate toss-up<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 it could be anyone\u2019s game, as results between Democrat Adam Hamilton and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall are anticipated to be tighter than expected for a continually red state. A Democrat win would be the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmbc.com\/article\/kansas-last-democratic-us-senator-george-mcgill-1932-election\/74086848\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">first since 1932 for a Kansan U.S. Senate race. <\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hamiltonforkansas.com\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=24222252226&amp;gbraid=0AAAABDxu4cQyW-JxQSo58Vva4p_nPfq6O&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1FOTFEfUCmquWFQX4Iqd8I_vQ8Lt7nNuurpvy4rGaOlSL9szFokPEMaAuTYEALw_wcB\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adam Hamilton<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (D):\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founding pastor of the Church of the Resurrection, Adam Hamilton of Leawood, is running for senator to unite Kansans across partisan divides.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamilton aims to bring the costs of gas, groceries, housing and health care down. Calling for a suspension of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/news\/politics-government\/election\/article317733717.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> gas tax until the war with Iran ends<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Hamilton supports public education and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/johnsoncountypost.com\/2026\/07\/14\/u-s-senate-candidates-on-the-issues-immigration-291067\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">secure borders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incumbent U.S. Senator <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/kansansformarshall.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Roger Marshall<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R):\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marshall of Great Bend formerly worked as an OB\/GYN for 25 years before serving as U.S. representative for Kansas&#8217;s 1st Congressional District from 2017 to 2021. Marshall\u2019s stint as a senator began in 2021. President Donald Trump endorsed him.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marshall largely focuses on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/Roger_Marshall#cite_note-10\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">supporting farmers and agriculture<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by fighting for ways to promote affordability and stronger crop insurance. He also believes in secure borders and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.senate.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/senator-marshall-issues-statement-on-ice-in-southwest-kansas\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ICE\u2019s enforcement with proper management. <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a first-generation college student, Marshall believes education helps people achieve the \u201cAmerican dream\u201d and has previously drawn attention to expanded federal Pell Grant funding and student loan reforms nationwide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.senate.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/senator-marshall-education-is-the-backbone-of-america\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">in January. <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the topic of gas prices, Marshall initially said it was the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/K8WX-ehxCmA?t=62\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">barometer for this election<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d and has declared that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cjonline.com\/videos\/news\/politics\/elections\/2026\/10\/19\/roger-marshall-talks-about-campaigning-in-kansas-senate-race\/92223007007\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> &#8220;There are things more important than money to Kansans&#8221;<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in early October.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kansas Governor\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Serves as the chief executive officer and highest-ranking elected official.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cindyforkansas.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cindy Holscher<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (D):\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holscher of Overland Park has served as a Kansas state senator since 2021 and also served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. She has a background in corporate management at Sprint.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holscher\u2019s \u201cCommon Sense Agenda\u201d highlights priorities such as fully funding public schools, higher accessibility and affordability of health<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">care, pausing data centers until the establishment of guardrails and standing up to billionaires who get in the way of her mission of Kansans first.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastersonforgovernor.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ty Masterson<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R):\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Masterson of Andover has been the current Kansas Senate president since 2021 and a state senator since 2009.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Masterson approaches education through a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcur.org\/2026-10-13\/in-race-for-kansas-governor-masterson-and-holscher-focus-on-taxes-and-education-funding\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">business lens<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, believing that school vouchers can improve public schools. He also supported Senate Bill 254, barring in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. House of Representatives\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although Kansas has four congressional districts, we will be covering the three closest to JCCC.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kansas Congressional District 1\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laurenforkansas.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lauren Reinhold<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (D): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reinhold of Lawrence serves as an attorney and has formerly worked for the U.S. Social Security Administration. Her \u201cgo-everywhere\u201d grassroots campaign focuses on rural economic recovery.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incumbent Representative <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traceymann.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tracey Mann<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Mann of Salina has served as District 1\u2019s representative since 2021. Mann is aligned with Pro-Life and pro-gun ideas as well as committed to supporting Kansan farmers and rural revitalization. He also supports the construction of a wall along the southern border\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Steven-Jacob-for-Kansas-1\/61563223247481\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Steven Jacob<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Libertarian): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jacob of Lawrence wants to prioritize <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/Steven_Jacob_(Kansas)#Campaign_themes\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">addressing national debt and ending the wars. <\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kansas Congressional District 2\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/doncooverforcongress.com\/?no-popup\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don Coover<\/span><\/b><\/a> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(D)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Coover of Galesburg runs a beef cattle genetics company and is running to represent Kansas as a representative to focus on the agricultural economy, healthcare reform, and energy costs, especially amid the war with Iran.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incumbent Representative <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/derekschmidt.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Derek Schmidt<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Since being elected in 2025, Schmidt has been a champion of border control and security, economic relief to lower inflation for Kansas families and public safety.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hauerforcongress.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">John Hauer<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (L)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Hauer of Topeka outlines his priorities, such as no more war, eliminating the federal income tax and cutting spending.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kansas Congressional District 3\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incumbent Representative <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shariceforcongress.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sharice Davids<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (D):<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Since 2019, Davids of Shawnee has served as the District 3 Representative. Davids supports a \u201csecure and humane immigration system,\u201d lowering costs for Kansans, strengthening the Affordable Care Act and making education more affordable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ericjenkinsforkansas.com\/#\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eric Jenkins<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Jenkins of Shawnee is a retired U.S. Army colonel who served from 2015 to 2023 as a Shawnee City Council member. Jenkins supports secure borders, lower taxes and affordable energy, and fiscal responsibility of the federal government.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevehoheforkansas.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Steve Hohe<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (L): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hohe of Shawnee campaigns for less federal government control, abolishing the federal income tax and cutting down on federal government spending.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attorney General\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Duties include enforcing state and federal laws and counseling state government agencies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chrismannforkansas.com\/meet-chris\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chris Mann<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (D): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a private practice attorney of Lawrence, Mann is dedicated to recruiting quality law enforcement, expanding efforts to end the drug crisis, addressing domestic violence<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and ensuring communities have ample resources for investigations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kriskobach.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Incumbent Attorney General Kris Kobach<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R): Since 2023, Kobach of Lecompton has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wibw.com\/2023\/01\/27\/attorney-general-kris-kobach-outlines-priorities-2023-legislative-session\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">focused on stopping the fentanyl crisis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, securing borders and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WIBWTV\/videos\/kansas-attorney-general-kris-kobach-wants-more-law-enforcement-agencies-across-t\/1944031263219751\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">law enforcement working with ICE. <\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secretary of State\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oversees elections and voter registration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electjenday.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jennifer Day<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (D): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real estate investor and former representative for the Kansas House serving Overland Park, Day is focusing on protecting election integrity, the right to vote, and helping small businesses by cutting bureaucracy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PatProctorKS\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pat Proctor<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a current Kansas House representative since 2021, Proctor of Leavenworth wants to focus on supporting small business owners and promoting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/Kansas_Secretary_of_State_election,_2026_(August_4_Republican_primary)\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">voter validity.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottmorgansos.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scott Morgan<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (United Kansas)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Morgan of Lawrence supports accessible and trusted elections, modernizing the Secretary of State&#8217;s office, and encouraging voter participation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In other news, Kansans will vote on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.ks.gov\/elections\/proposed-constitutional-amendments.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">constitutional amendment clarifying<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that only U.S. citizens can vote, replacing the current wording \u201cevery.\u201d<\/span><span 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Consult this voting guide to prepare as the general election approaches.\u00a0\u00a0 &nbsp; Advance Voting Options\u00a0 Registered Kansas voters are allowed to vote up to 20 days before Election Day through advance voting. 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