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Kansas’ top elections official is running for governor after pushing back on conspiracy theories
The top elections official in Kansas is running for governor after building his public profile by pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories and breaking with fellow Republicans on voting rights issues.
Scott Schwab, Kansas’ top elections official, is running for governor in 2026
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab on Wednesday launched a bid to become governor, making him the first major candidate to enter the 2026 field. The Overland Park Republican announced his candidacy in a press release and video posted to his rebranded campaign website.
Kansas has its first declared candidate for governor in 2026: Scott Schwab
Kansas Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab has announced he is running for governor in 2026, making him the first candidate to declare.
Scott Schwab runs for Kansas governor after two terms as state’s top election official
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced Wednesday he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in next year’s election cycle. The Great Bend native is serving his second term as secretary of state and previously served seven terms in the Kansas House.
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Kansas' top elections official is running for governor after pushing back on conspiracy theories
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas' top elections official launched a campaign for governor Wednesday after building his public profile by pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories and ...
Kansas governor race is already kicking off for 2026, with Scott Schwab first to declare
The Great Bend, Kansas, native is currently serving his second term as the state's top election official. If elected in 2026, Schwab said he would work to lower property taxes and help rural communities that are falling behind.
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Kansas secretary of state launches 2026 GOP gubernatorial bid for seat held by 2-term Democrat
Secretary of State Scott Schwab is running for governor of Kansas in 2026, launching his campaign exclusively with Fox News Digital.