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Elections, ethics, and government accountability
Candidate positionIn addition to chairing the House Elections Committee, I am also an assistant professor at Wichita State University teaching courses on the threats to our homeland and the techniques we can employ to secure the operations of our Kansas government. New challenges arise constantly from nefarious foreign and domestic actors to affect the integrity of our elections. As Secretary of State I will be ever vigilant regarding these threats and know how to effectively engage law enforcement and our partners in other states and the federal government. I am also a member of the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission Board of Advisors, providing input on national election security matters. And, as the Chairman of the Kansas Security Committee, I provide oversight of the state’s efforts to secure critical infrastructure and keep Kansans safe
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In addition to chairing the House Elections Committee, I am also an assistant professor at Wichita State University teaching courses on the threats to our homeland and the techniques we can employ to secure the operations of our Kansas government. New challenges arise constantly from nefarious foreign and domestic actors to affect the integrity of our elections. As Secretary of State I will be ever vigilant regarding these threats and know how to effectively engage law enforcement and our partners in other states and the federal government. I am also a member of the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission Board of Advisors, providing input on national election security matters. And, as the Chairman of the Kansas Security Committee, I provide oversight of the state’s efforts to secure critical infrastructure and keep Kansans safe
Elections, ethics, and government accountability
Candidate positionServing 25 years in the U.S. Army, I’ve defended our freedoms and fought for the ideals of democracy, and led teams in combat both in Iraq and Afghanistan. Standing up for American values – for Kansas values – has been a cornerstone of both my military career and public service. As Secretary of State, I will carry on that mission to strongly safeguard Kansans’ right to vote, ensuring every lawful vote counts and securing our ballots and election processes.
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Serving 25 years in the U.S. Army, I’ve defended our freedoms and fought for the ideals of democracy, and led teams in combat both in Iraq and Afghanistan. Standing up for American values – for Kansas values – has been a cornerstone of both my military career and public service. As Secretary of State, I will carry on that mission to strongly safeguard Kansans’ right to vote, ensuring every lawful vote counts and securing our ballots and election processes.
Elections, ethics, and government accountability
Candidate positionTypical politicians like to “talk” about creating jobs. As a small business owner, I’ve actually done it. I know firsthand that job creation takes more than talk. Establishing and operating a business takes risk and hard work. Government should be a helper, not a hindrance to establishing a Kansas business and bringing opportunity to our citizens. As Secretary of State, I will prioritize making Kansas a welcoming state to do business and create quality jobs in our communities.
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Typical politicians like to “talk” about creating jobs. As a small business owner, I’ve actually done it. I know firsthand that job creation takes more than talk. Establishing and operating a business takes risk and hard work. Government should be a helper, not a hindrance to establishing a Kansas business and bringing opportunity to our citizens. As Secretary of State, I will prioritize making Kansas a welcoming state to do business and create quality jobs in our communities.
Enacted Citizen-Only Voting Safeguards
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionChampioned and enacted safeguards intended to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in Kansas elections.
- Used House Elections Committee leadership to enact the stated safeguard.
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Restored Election Day as the Ballot Deadline
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionChampioned and enacted Election Day as the deadline for casting ballots.
- Established the campaign’s stated ballot-receipt deadline in law.
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Strengthened Paper Election Audits
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionChampioned and enacted stronger paper audits of Kansas elections.
- Increase use of paper-based verification in election administration.
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Reduced Taxes and Regulation
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionHelped enact reforms reducing government regulation and income, property, and sales taxes.
- Reduce regulatory burdens.
- Lower multiple state tax categories.
- Support job and business recruitment.
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Coordinate Against Election Threats
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyContinuously assess foreign and domestic election threats and coordinate with law enforcement and state and federal partners.
- Engage law enforcement.
- Work with other states and the federal government.
- Protect election infrastructure.
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Safeguard Lawful Votes and Ballots
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PrioritySafeguard the right to vote, ensure every lawful vote counts, and secure ballots and election processes.
- Protect voting rights.
- Maintain accurate and secure election administration.
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Make Kansas Welcoming for Business and Jobs
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityMake Kansas a welcoming place to establish and operate businesses and create quality jobs.
- Use Secretary of State business services to help rather than hinder formation and operation.
- Focus on job opportunity in Kansas communities.
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