2022 Releases
SECRETARY SCHWAB ANNOUNCES POST-ELECTION AUDIT COMPLETION
November 18, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced that all 105 Kansas counties have completed their post-election audit.
SECRETARY SCHWAB REMINDS KANSANS OF ELECTION NIGHT REPORTING WEBPAGE
November 8, 2022
In accordance with K.S.A. 25-3009 and K.A.R. 7-47-1, the Office of the Secretary of State will conduct the random selection of races to be audited from the 2022 general election.
SECRETARY SCHWAB REMINDS KANSANS OF ELECTION NIGHT REPORTING WEBPAGE
November 8, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab reminds Kansans that the election night reporting webpage will go live today at 5:00 p.m. on the Secretary of State’s website to provide unofficial election results.
SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES GENERAL ELECTION VOTER TURNOUT PREDICTION
November 4, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the voter turnout prediction for the November 8 general election. Secretary Schwab predicts roughly 53 percent of Kansas voters will participate in the 2022 general election.
SECRETARY OF STATE WARNS OF ELECTION MISINFORMATION
October 31, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today warned of text messages containing election misinformation being sent to Kansas voters.
SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUES REMINDER OF PUBLIC ELECTION EQUIPMENT TESTING
October 25, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today reminded the public that testing of tabulating equipment will soon take place in all 105 counties in Kansas.
SECRETARY SCHWAB REMINDS KANSANS OF VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 11, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab is reminding Kansans that the deadline to register to vote for the November 8 general election is October 18.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
October 10, 2022
The State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in room 582-N of the Statehouse, Topeka.
SECRETARY OF STATE SCOTT SCHWAB ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION
September 20, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced that a new and improved online voter registration application is now live.
STATE OBJECTIONS BOARD TO MEET
September 15, 2022
The State Objections Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022.
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS TO MEET
August 23, 2022
Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-3206, the State Board of Canvassers will meet on Thursday, September 1, 2022, to certify the 2022 Primary Election.
SECRETARY SCHWAB ANNOUNCES 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION RECOUNT RESULTS
August 22, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the 2022 Primary Election recount results for the three requested races- House District 118, State Treasurer, and the Value Them Both Constitutional Amendment.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
August 19, 2022
The State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in room 118-N of the Statehouse, Topeka.
STATE OBJECTIONS BOARD TO MEET
August 18, 2022
The State Objections Board will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022.
SECRETARY SCHWAB ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF POST-ELECTION AUDITS
August 17, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced that all 105 Kansas counties have completed their post-election audit and close-race audit as required by state law.
THE SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE INITIATES THE POST-ELECTION AUDIT PROCESS
August 2, 2022
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 races to be audited from the 2022 primary election.
SCHWAB REMINDS KANSANS OF ELECTION NIGHT REPORTING WEBPAGE
August 1, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab reminds Kansans that the election night reporting webpage will go live on the Secretary of State’s website, sos.ks.gov, at 5:00 p.m. on Election Day to provide unofficial reporting results.
SECRETARY OF STATE SCOTT SCHWAB ANNOUNCES PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER TURNOUT PREDICTION
July 29, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the voter turnout prediction for the August 2 primary election.
SECRETARY SCOTT SCHWAB PARTICIPATES IN ROUNDTABLE TO HIGHLIGHT PRO-STATE ELECTION INTEGRITY BILL
July 27, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab joined Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) and other members of Congress at the United States Capitol for a roundtable discussion on election integrity in conjunction with the introduction of the American Confidence in Elections Act (ACE Act).
SECRETARY OF STATE ISSUES REMINDER OF PUBLIC ELECTION EQUIPMENT TESTING
July 25, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab today issued a reminder to the public that accuracy testing of tabulating equipment will soon take place in all 105 counties in Kansas.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
July 14, 2022
The State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 8:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2022, in room 582-N of the Kansas Statehouse, Topeka.
SECRETARY OF STATE SCOTT SCHWAB APPOINTED PRESIDENT-ELECT OF NASS EXECUTIVE BOARD
July 11, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced his appointment to the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Executive Board as President-elect.
PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
June 28, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab is reminding Kansans that the deadline to register to vote in the August 2, 2022, primary election is July 12.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
June 24, 2022
The State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022, in room 159-S of the Kansas Statehouse, Topeka.
SCHWAB ISSUES FILING DEADLINE REMINDER
June 7, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab reminded candidates who are running for the United States House of Representatives, Kansas House of Representatives, or State Board of Education to file by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, June 10, 2022.
SCHWAB ISSUES FILING DEADLINE REMINDER
May 26, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab reminded statewide candidates running for elected office to file by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
May 23, 2022
The State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, in the LOGIC conference room, Landon State Office Building (900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 151, Topeka).
NEW CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE FOR THE 2022 ELECTIONS
May 16, 2022
The candidate filing deadline for the 2022 elections has changed for certain offices.
NEW LAW STRENGTHENS KANSAS ELECTION SECURITY
May 10, 2022
Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab commended the signing of election security legislation that he proposed earlier this year.
KANSAS LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO STRENGTHEN ELECTION INTEGRITY IN KANSAS
April 26, 2022
Secretary of State Scott Schwab commended passage of HB 2138 by the Kansas Legislature earlier today.
SCHWAB ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEW CERTIFIED ELECTION TRAINING PROGRAM
April 11, 2022
Today, Secretary Scott Schwab announced the launch of a Certified Election Training program required for all Kansas county election officials.
SCHWAB ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR STAFF APPOINTMENT
February 23, 2022
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the appointment of Jameson Beckner to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Business Services.
STATE OBJECTIONS BOARD TO MEET
January 28, 2022
The Kansas State Objections Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
STATE BOARD OF RULES AND REGULATIONS TO MEET
January 24, 2022
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Room 582-N of the Kansas Statehouse.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
January 14, 2022
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Room 159-S of the Kansas Statehouse.
SECRETARY SCOTT SCHWAB ANNOUNCES HIS 2022 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, HIGHLIGHTING ELECTION AUDIT ENHANCEMENT
January 3, 2022
Today, Secretary Schwab announced his 2022 legislative agenda, focusing on strengthening Kansas election laws to enhance election integrity and security.
SCHWAB ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR STAFF APPOINTMENT
December 30, 2021
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the appointment of Jennifer Cook as Assistant Secretary of State.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
December 30, 2021
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet immediately following the 10:30 a.m. Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations Meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Room 582-N of the Kansas Statehouse.
KANSAS NAMED TOP 10 ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
December 15, 2021
Yesterday, the Heritage Foundation released its nationwide Election Integrity Scorecard, ranking Kansas in the top 10.
SECRETARY SCHWAB LAUNCHES NEW AVENUE TO HELP KANSANS REPORT VOTER FRAUD
December 6, 2021
Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the creation of a new Election Security Initiative within the Secretary of State's office on Monday.
SCHWAB ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO SENIOR STAFF
November 3, 2021
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the addition of two new executive staff on Wednesday.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
August 17, 2021
The Kansas State Board of Rules and Regulations will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in the LOGIC Conference room located in the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 151 in Topeka.
SCHWAB ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SEDGWICK COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
July 16, 2021
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab today announced the appointment of Angela Caudillo as Sedgwick County Election Commissioner.
STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD TO MEET
May 19, 2021
You are hereby given notice that the State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FOR SEDGWICK COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
April 19, 2021
Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced an open application period for the Sedgwick County Election Commissioner position.
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.
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.
