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Who is running for Kansas Attorney General in 2022?

Kris Kobach, Tony Mattivi, and Kellie Warren are running in the August 2, 2022, Republican primary for Kansas attorney general. The seat is open because incumbent Derek Schmidt (R) is running in the Republican primary for Kansas Governor. Kobach served as the Kansas secretary of state from 2011 to 2019.

Who is Kris Kobach running for Attorney General?

Kris Kobach defeated Tony Mattivi and Kellie Warren in the August 2, 2022, Republican primary for Kansas attorney general. The seat was open because incumbent Derek Schmidt (R) is running in the Republican primary for Kansas Governor. Kobach served as the Kansas secretary of state from 2011 to 2019.

Who is seeking the Republican nomination for Kansas governor?

Current Kansas AG Derek Schmidt is seeking the Republican nomination for governor which will leave his seat open for someone new. Three Republicans want their party’s nomination: former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, former prosecutor Tony Mattivi and Kansas Senator Kellie Warren.

Why is Kansas Secretary of state Kobach's seat open?

The seat was open because incumbent Derek Schmidt (R) is running in the Republican primary for Kansas Governor. Kobach served as the Kansas secretary of state from 2011 to 2019. Kobach ran unsuccessfully for Kansas governor in 2018, losing to Laura Kelly (D) in the general election.

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How much can a candidate personally spend on a campaign?

Contribution limits for 2021-2022 federal electionsRecipientParty committee: state/district/localDonorIndividual$10,000 per year (combined)Candidate committeeUnlimited transfersPAC: multicandidate$5,000 per year (combined)3 more rows

Who is running for governor ks?

November 8, 2022NomineeLaura KellyDerek SchmidtPartyDemocraticRepublicanRunning mateDavid TolandKatie Sawyer1 more row

What percent of Kansas is Republican?

Currently, of the 1.9 million registered voters in Kansas, about 45% registered as members of the Republican Party, about 25% registered as members of the Democratic Party, and about 30% registered as unaffiliated with any political party.

Who did Laura Kelly run against?

The 2018 Kansas gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Governor of Kansas. Democratic nominee Laura Kelly won the election, defeating Republican nominee Kris Kobach and independent candidate Greg Orman.

Who is the new governor of Kansas?

Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Three Kansas Schools on Receiving National Blue Ribbon Award TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly congratulated three Kansas schools on being named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “Congratulations to Cottonwood Elementary, Morris...

How long has Laura Kelly been governor?

Laura KellyAssumed office January 14, 2019LieutenantLynn Rogers David TolandPreceded byJeff ColyerMember of the Kansas Senate from the 18th district17 more rows

Who are Kansas senators?

Roger Marshall (Republican Party)Kansas / SenatorsKansas's current senators are Republicans Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall. 29 of Kansas's senators have been Republicans, three have been Democrats, and two have been Populists.

Does Kansas have a lieutenant governor?

David Toland was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of Kansas on January 4, 2021. David Toland is the 52nd Lieutenant Governor of the State of Kansas and also serves as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce.