Secretary of State Kansas in Statewide, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Jennifer Day — Real estate investment business owner in KS

  Jennifer Day, a Democrat, is running for Kansas Secretary of State in 2026. She previously served in the Kansas House of Representatives for District 48 from 2020-2021. An advocate for election integrity, Day aims to safeguard elections by shutting down disinformation and ensuring safe, secure, and accessible voting. Her policy priorities include expanding advanced in-person voting, extending mail ballot timelines, and streamlining voter registration. Beyond politics, she owns a real estate investment business and was involved with the Johnson County League of Women Voters. She emphasizes the nonpartisan nature of the Secretary of State's role, focusing on voter education and supporting businesses.

• Samuel Lane — Candidate for Secretary of State in KS

  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.

• Pat Proctor — Incumbent Kansas State Representative in Topeka, KS

  Pat Proctor is an incumbent Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 41 since January 2021. He is currently a candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, running in a primary election. Proctor has demonstrated significant fundraising capabilities for his campaign, having reported over $312,000 raised, including a personal loan. His campaign has focused on issues related to election integrity, emphasizing the importance of securing elections for the public. He is challenging fellow Republican State Representative Ken Rahjes in the primary.

• Ken Rahjes — Incumbent Kansas House of Representatives, District 110 in Phillipsburg, KS

  Ken Rahjes is a Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State in the 2026 election. He currently serves in the Kansas House of Representatives for District 110, having assumed office in 2016, and is also a small business owner. Rahjes has chaired the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and served on several others. He is running on platforms of election security, aiming to continue security programs, increase audit transparency, and ensure accurate results. He also advocates for business-friendly policies, seeking to streamline business filings and improve the state's online portal for businesses. Rahjes believes his legislative and business experience will be valuable to ensure secure votes and business success.