2021 Releases
SCHWAB ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
February 24, 2021
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab today announced the appointment of Michael Abbott as Wyandotte County Election Commissioner.
FRED SHERMAN SWORN IN AS JOHNSON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
January 27, 2021
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today announced Fred Sherman has been sworn in as Johnson County Election Commissioner.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
January 25, 2021
You are hereby given notice that the State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at noon Thursday, January 28, 2021.
SECRETARY OF STATE CONFIRMS LEHMAN DEPARTURE
January 20, 2021
The Kansas Secretary of State confirmed this evening that Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Tabitha Lehman will not be retained when her term expires in July 2021.
APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED FOR WYANDOTTE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
January 15, 2021
Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced an open application period for the vacant Wyandotte County Election Commissioner position has been extended to Friday, January 29, 2021.
2020 Releases
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
December 29, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FOR WYANDOTTE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
December 17, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced an open application period for the vacant Wyandotte County Election Commissioner position.
SCHWAB COMMENTS ON NEWBY RETIREMENT
December 11, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued the following statement on the retirement of Wyandotte County Election Commissioner Bruce Newby:
KANSAS ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTERS TO MEET
December 10, 2020
The Kansas members of the Electoral College will meet on Monday, December 14 to cast ballots for President and Vice President of the United States.
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS TO MEET
November 23, 2020
Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-3206, the Kansas State Board of Canvassers will meet on Monday, November 30, 2020 to certify the 2020 General Election.
POST ELECTION AUDIT SELECTION ANNOUNCED
November 3, 2020
In accordance with K.S.A. 25-3009 and K.A.R. 7-41-1, the Office of Secretary of State will conduct the random selection of offices to be audited from the 2020 general election.
SECRETARY OF STATE RELEASES GENERAL ELECTION TURNOUT PREDICTION
October 29, 2020
The Office of Secretary of State today released the turnout projection for the November 3 general election. Secretary of State Scott Schwab predicts 70 percent of Kansas voters will participate in the 2020 general election.
SECRETARY OF STATE SCHWAB REITERATES GUIDANCE TO COUNTIES ON MASK REQUIREMENTS
October 19, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today reiterated guidance issued to county election officials on local mask requirements ahead of the November 3 General Election.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
October 13, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
SECRETARY OF STATE WARNS OF MISLEADING BUSINESS MAILING
October 6, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab provided warning to Kansas business entities of a misleading mailing being sent to several newly formed Kansas business entities.
SCHWAB STATEMENT ON PASSING OF REPRESENTATIVE MASTRONI
September 30, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab on the passing of Representative Leo Mastroni:
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF ELECTED OFFICIALS ISSUE WARNING ON THIRD PARTY VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS
September 29, 2020
A bipartisan group of elected officials reminded Kansas voters to exercise caution with third party voter engagement efforts.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
September 10, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
SCHWAB URGES CAUTION WITH THIRD PARTY VOTER OUTREACH EFFORTS
August 24, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab today reminded Kansas residents to be cautious in participating in third party outreach efforts ahead of the November 3 general election.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
August 24, 2020
You are hereby given notice that the State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2020.
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS TO MEET
August 18, 2020
Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-3206, the Kansas State Board of Canvassers will meet on Friday, August 28, 2020 to certify the 2020 Primary Election. The Kansas State Board of Canvassers is comprised of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General.
POST ELECTION AUDIT SELECTION ANNOUNCED
August 4, 2020
In accordance with K.S.A. 25-3009 and K.A.R. 7-41-1, the Office of Secretary of State will conduct the random selection of offices to be audited from the 2020 primary election.
SECRETARY OF STATE RELEASES PRIMARY ELECTION TURNOUT PREDICTION
July 31, 2020
The Office of Secretary of State today released the turnout projection for the August 4, primary election. Secretary of State Scott Schwab predicts 28 percent of Kansas voters will participate in the 2020 primary election.
SECRETARY SCHWAB RESPONDS TO NOVEMBER ELECTION DELAY SUGGESTION
July 30, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s July 30, suggestion of delaying the 2020 General Election.
SCHWAB STATEMENT ON VOTE CENTER DISMISSAL
July 28, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued the following statement on the dismissal of vote center litigation (Kansas Democratic Party, et al. v. Scott Schwab, Secretary of State for State of Kansas).
SECRETARY OF STATE SCOTT SCHWAB APPOINTED TO NASS EXECUTIVE BOARD
July 24, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab today announced his induction to the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Executive Board as Midwestern Region Vice-President.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
July 23, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
SECRETARY OF STATE SCOTT SCHWAB PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO COUNTIES ON MASK REQUIREMENTS
July 17, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today provided guidance to county election officials on local mask requirements ahead of the August 4, Primary Election.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
June 19, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020.
SCHWAB STATEMENT ON FISH, BEDNASEK APPEAL
June 2, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab today issued the following statement on the decision to appeal Fish v. Schwab and Bednasek v. Schwab to the United States Supreme Court:
STATE OBJECTIONS BOARD TO MEET
May 29, 2020
The Kansas State Objections Board will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020. The meeting will be held at Memorial Hall (120 S.W. Tenth Street, Topeka) in the second-floor auditorium.
SCHWAB ISSUES FILING DEADLINE REMINDER
May 28, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab reminded partisan candidates running for elected office that they must file by 12:00 (noon) on Monday, June 1, 2020.
SCHWAB TO DISTRIBUTE $2.6 MILLION TO KANSAS COUNTIES FOR 2020 ELECTIONS
May 7, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today announced the distribution of $2.6 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to Kansas counties for the 2020 elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
Apr. 27, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020.
SECRETARY OF STATE PROVIDES UPDATE AMID COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Mar. 23, 2020
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today provided an update on the potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the 2020 elections.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
Mar. 23, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
Feb. 21, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 in room 281-N, Kansas Statehouse.
SCHWAB ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF JOHNSON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
Feb. 21, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab today announced the appointment of Connie Schmidt as Johnson County Election Commissioner to oversee the 2020 elections. Fred Sherman has been appointed Deputy Election Security Commissioner for 2020 and will assume the position of Johnson County Election Commissioner by January 4, 2021.
SCHWAB COMMENTS ON VOTE CENTER LITIGATION
Feb. 14, 2020
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued the following statement on the threat of litigation by the Kansas Democratic Party and their national associates:
APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED FOR JOHNSON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
Jan. 8, 2020
The Office of Secretary of State today announced the application period for the vacant Johnson County Election Commissioner has been extended to Friday, January 31 to account for the holiday season and ensure those interested have the opportunity to apply.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
Jan. 6, 2020
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet immediately following the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations meeting on Friday, January 10, 2020 in room 582-N, Kansas Statehouse.
2019 Releases
APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FOR JOHNSON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
Dec. 5, 2019
Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced an open application period for the vacant Johnson County Election Commissioner position. Interested parties have until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020, to apply.
SCHWAB STATEMENT ON METSKER RESIGNATION
Dec. 5, 2019
Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued the following statement on the resignation of Johnson County Election Commissioner Ronnie Metsker:
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS TO MEET
Nov. 20, 2019
The Kansas State Board of Canvassers will meet on Monday, November 25, 2019, to certify the 2019 General Election results. Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-3206, the Board will certify the constitutional amendment that appeared on the ballot, not municipal election results.
STATE LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS ONE STOP
Oct. 24, 2019
The State of Kansas today announced the launch of the Kansas Business One Stop – ksbiz.kansas.gov. The new site is a joint effort by the Secretary of State’s office and several state agencies to simplify the process of starting, operating and growing a business in Kansas. Participating agencies include the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Department of Commerce, Kansas Department of Labor and Kansas Department of Revenue.
SCHWAB ANNOUNCES VOTE CENTER WORKING GROUP
Aug. 1, 2019
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the formation of a working group to draft rules and regulations for vote center provisions contained in Substitute for SB130. The working group will be chaired by Secretary Schwab and consist of Kansas election officers, county clerks, election experts and security specialists.
STATE RELEASES UPDATED ELECTIONS STANDARDS
July 5, 2019
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today announced the release of updated Kansas Elections Standards.
UPDATED: STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
June 24, 2019
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019; in room 281-N in the Kansas Statehouse. Please note this agenda has been updated from the June 6, 2019 notice.
STATE CORRECTS HAVA REPORTS
June 11, 2019
The Office of Secretary of State today announced the correction of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Federal Financial Reports.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
Jan. 18, 2019
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 25 in Room 281-N in the Kansas Statehouse.
SCHWAB TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
Jan. 17, 2019
Taking the Oath of Office to serve as Kansas Secretary of State is among the most memorable and humbling experiences of my life. I was grateful to share the moment with my family and the residents of Kansas.
SECRETARY-ELECT SCHWAB ANNOUNCES SENIOR STAFF
Jan. 17, 2019
Secretary of State-elect Scott Schwab announced the names of his senior staff for when he assumes office on January 14.
