Samuel Lane

Samuel Lane is a candidate for Secretary of State Kansas Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Kansas.

Candidate for Secretary of State in KS

Also running: Jennifer Day, Pat Proctor, Ken Rahjes.

Samuel Lane, a lifelong Kansan who previously identified as an an independent, is now running for Kansas Secretary of State as a Democrat. Driven by concerns over the current state of the federal government, he believes running for office is the most constructive way to ensure honest governance. Lane's central policy focus is safeguarding fair and accurate elections, arguing that the Secretary of State's role in overseeing these processes is fundamental to maintaining a democratic republic. He is committed to defending Kansas elections against what he perceives as fringe partisan politics and aims to "hold the line" to protect democracy within the state.