What KS candidates for attorney general, treasurer & secretary of state say on key issues [The Kansas City Star]
Below are candidates’ responses to The Star’s survey from those running for
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If you are concerned about misinformation or would like to learn more about some of the issues referenced in candidates’ responses, we wanted to include this past story about how to spot misinformation: How to tell if a politician is lying? A scholar who studies what they say has some advice.
Attorney General
The current
What will be the two most important questions you ask yourself when deciding to file a lawsuit on behalf of the state of
Is this lawsuit in the best interest of the majority of Kansans, and will a lawsuit help Kansans or
After Kansans voted to preserve the right to abortion in the state constitution, what role should the state government and the attorney general’s office play in creating or enforcing policies that affect people’s access to abortion or reproductive health care?
Leaders in public office should respect the will of the people who voted overwhelmingly to protect the constitutional right to personal autonomy. The attorney general’s office should follow and enforce the laws that are on the books and defend the Kansas Constitution. I will focus the resources of that office on cracking down on violent crime and punishing sexual predators who victimize women and girls.
Do you believe that the 2020 presidential election was fairly decided and that
The 2020 presidential election was fairly decided. Kansas’ elections are some of the most secure in the country. My opponent,
Do you have a position on a specific issue that crosses partisan lines, or that you think is often misunderstood? What is it, and what do you wish voters better understood about your stance?
I’m not a partisan guy. I’ve always been a public servant committed to keeping my community safe. As a former police officer and prosecutor, I have an understanding of law enforcement and public safety that may be viewed by some people as uncommon in my political party. I know that it takes partnership between communities and law enforcement to really improve safety and the quality of life of our families. I believe we have to invest in public safety, as well as public education, to keep kids on the right path. By creating safe communities, our economy can thrive.
Campaign website:chrismannforkansas.com
After numerous emails, phone calls and text messages over a span of more than two weeks,
Campaign website:www.kriskobach.com
Secretary of State
Republican
What will you do to make
Election transparency and security are top priorities; at the same time, these need not be clouded with partisan fear mongering or self-serving disinformation. I am committed to supporting county election offices in 21st century approaches to secure and transparent elections. We will spend money on personnel, a more up-to-date website and social media presence as part of the office’s commitment to public-facing communication, on recruiting and training both staff and elections observers. Unlike my opponent, I will not waste taxpayer money on frivolous lawsuits that throw illegitimacy on the election when the officeholder personally dislikes the outcome.
What will you do to make it easier for Kansans to vote?
We’ve seen legislation that unconstitutionally disenfranchised over 30,000 Kansans and reduced funding sources to county election offices, and an incumbent who is defying court orders to turn over the 45,000 provisional ballots that have been withheld since the 2020 election. These attacks on elections have burdened thousands of Kansans, especially our rural neighbors.
I will empower rather than disenfranchise voters by expediting implementation of the “Vote Anywhere” law that allows Kansans to vote at any polling location within their county. I support mail-in ballots for
Do you believe that the 2020 presidential election was fairly decided and that
After decades of progress for our constitutional right to vote, it is concerning that we must now vigilantly work to defend our rights to participate in our elections here in
What will be your biggest priority in office that you haven’t addressed in the questions above?
Whether dealing with business records, campaign finance, or election security, the need I see for transparency in the office of secretary of state is central to why I am running. However, our business records are currently difficult to access by the companies that depend on them, and the secretary of state office has not taken the initiative required to get these systems running smoothly, to the detriment of small businesses.
I have a plan to redesign and upgrade our website to allow businesses to file smoothly and efficiently, and to give Kansans access to the information they require.
Campaign website:www.jeannarepass.com
What will you do to make
In the Legislature, I pursued policies that increased voter confidence without making it more challenging to cast your ballot. Measures like voter ID and post-election audits ensure we provide
As your secretary of state, I have spent my first term in office increasing training and resources for election officials, enhancing security for election equipment, protecting your right to a secret ballot, and fighting to ensure you can cast your ballot in person, before
What will you do to make it easier for Kansans to vote?
I have stood firm in protecting voter options and reducing voter confusion, and I am committed to continuing these priorities in a second term.
Do you believe that the 2020 presidential election was fairly decided and that
We have a safe election process, and voters should be confident that their vote was counted.
What will be your biggest priority in office that you haven’t addressed in the questions above?
Over the last four years, we have been migrating our
To strengthen our economy, we must make it easier for businesses to start and grow. By reducing filing and regulatory burdens and allowing reports to be filed on a biennial basis rather than annually, we can foster economic growth in our communities. These initiatives are in progress, and I am running for reelection to finish what we started.
Campaign website:scottschwab.com
After numerous attempts to contact via email and phone over a span of more than two weeks,
Campaign website:www.facebook.com/cullene.lang
Treasurer
Democrat
What is your biggest concern with the way money is managed in
My biggest concern about how money is managed in
What will be your first priority once you get into office?
My goals for the treasurer’s office include updating and improving our existing programs. For instance, the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program has not been used because it needs reform. This program could be used to help Kansans access safe, affordable housing and be run in a way that includes people who face discrimination and exclusion from the housing market.
I also want to expand the options we provide with options to save for education. We actively seek to promote the savings plans such as Learning Quest 529 plans and KIDS accounts that allow individuals to save for post secondary education.
Do you believe that the 2020 presidential election was fairly decided and that
I believe in the integrity of our election system, and attacks on our democracy threaten the government’s ability to serve the public. The
Democracy is what has built our state and nation into what they are today, and while there is still work to be done, we can’t do that work wasting our resources on extreme tactics.
Campaign website:www.rogersforkansas.com
After numerous emails, phone calls and text messages over a span of more than two weeks,
Campaign website:www.stevenjohnsonks.com
What is your biggest concern with the way money is managed in
Kansan government allocates
What will be your first priority once you get into office?
Acknowledge that accountants and auditors have important jobs to track expenditures from the treasury department. Let the treasury department employees understand that continuity in the department is essential. The changes I wish to make are in schooling. I will build a better bridge between the state board, with Dr.
Do you believe that the 2020 presidential election was fairly decided and that
As a third-party candidate, I see many flaws in our politics. Voting is part of that dim picture. The 2020 presidential election was as fair as most elections, I reckon. Frankly, if the awful events of
Campaign website:reckon2022.org
Insurance commissioner
Democrat
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