Tag: Scott Schwab

A federal court has permanently blocked a 2021 Kansas law banning groups from sending advance ballot applications, citing suppression of free speech. The ruling supports voter participation, emphasizing protection under the First Amendment. Critics, including Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, argue it undermines voter confidence and complicates election integrity.

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab urged lawmakers to enhance poll worker safety, ban unauthorized candidate nominations, and strengthen oversight on ballot drop boxes. He emphasized maintaining election integrity while cautioning against risky legal reforms. Despite criticism, Schwab asserted that recent elections ran smoothly, with improved voting accuracy due to technology.

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. Citing his conservative record and focus on election integrity, he aims to address issues such as property taxes and bureaucratic limitations. Schwab previously served seven terms in the Kansas House.

In the historic general election, over 1.34 million Kansans voted, the highest number ever. President-elect Donald Trump won decisively by 16 points, while concerns about voter fraud were addressed by election officials. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab commended election workers and indicated potential legislative reviews for future elections.

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector February 22, 2023 TOPEKA — The Kansas Senate debated four election bills Wednesday banning use...

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector February 22, 2023 TOPEKA — Kansas Republicans are once again divided on voter fraud and...

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector August 1, 2022 TOPEKA — Secretary of State Scott Schwab is refusing to turn over...

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector July 22, 2022 TOPEKA — Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab violated state open records...