Scott Schwab
2019 - Present
2027
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Scott Schwab (Republican Party) is the Kansas Secretary of State. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Schwab (Republican Party) is running for election for Governor of Kansas. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Schwab earned his B.A. from Fort Hays State University. His professional experience includes working as a marketing consultant.[1]
Political career
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Schwab's political career includes the following offices:
- 2019-present: Kansas Secretary of State
- 2009-2019: Kansas House of Representatives District 49
Elections
2026
See also: Kansas gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Governor of Kansas
The following candidates are running in the general election for Governor of Kansas on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Ethan Corson (D) | |
![]() | Cindy Holscher (D) | |
![]() | Doug Billings (R) ![]() | |
Joy Eakins (R) | ||
![]() | Ty Masterson (R) | |
![]() | Charlotte O'Hara (R) | |
![]() | Stacy Rogers (R) ![]() | |
![]() | Vicki Schmidt (R) | |
![]() | Scott Schwab (R) |
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2022
See also: Kansas Secretary of State election, 2022
General election
General election for Kansas Secretary of State
Incumbent Scott Schwab defeated Jeanna Repass and Cullene Lang in the general election for Kansas Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Scott Schwab (R) | 58.4 | 580,908 |
![]() | Jeanna Repass (D) ![]() | 38.8 | 386,661 | |
Cullene Lang (L) | 2.8 | 27,844 |
Total votes: 995,413 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas Secretary of State
Jeanna Repass advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas Secretary of State on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jeanna Repass ![]() | 100.0 | 246,870 |
Total votes: 246,870 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas Secretary of State
Incumbent Scott Schwab defeated Mike Brown in the Republican primary for Kansas Secretary of State on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Scott Schwab | 55.2 | 245,998 |
Mike Brown ![]() | 44.8 | 199,316 |
Total votes: 445,314 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Kansas Secretary of State
Cullene Lang advanced from the Libertarian convention for Kansas Secretary of State on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Cullene Lang (L) |
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2018
See also: Kansas Secretary of State election, 2018
General election
General election for Kansas Secretary of State
Scott Schwab defeated Brian McClendon and Rob Hodgkinson in the general election for Kansas Secretary of State on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Scott Schwab (R) | 52.6 | 549,416 |
![]() | Brian McClendon (D) ![]() | 43.9 | 458,142 | |
![]() | Rob Hodgkinson (L) ![]() | 3.5 | 36,882 |
Total votes: 1,044,440 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas Secretary of State
Brian McClendon advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas Secretary of State on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brian McClendon ![]() | 100.0 | 139,457 |
Total votes: 139,457 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nathaniel McLaughlin (D)
- Lucy Steyer (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas Secretary of State
Scott Schwab defeated Randy Duncan, Dennis Taylor, Craig McCullah, and Keith Esau in the Republican primary for Kansas Secretary of State on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Scott Schwab | 38.3 | 108,705 |
Randy Duncan | 20.2 | 57,236 | ||
![]() | Dennis Taylor | 19.9 | 56,537 | |
Craig McCullah | 11.5 | 32,615 | ||
![]() | Keith Esau | 10.0 | 28,426 |
Total votes: 283,519 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Scott Schwab defeated Darnell Hunt in the Kansas House of Representatives District 49 general election.[2][3]
Kansas House of Representatives, District 49 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
58.39% | 5,390 | |
Democratic | Darnell Hunt | 41.61% | 3,841 | |
Total Votes | 9,231 | |||
Source: Kansas Secretary of State |
Darnell Hunt ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary.[4][5]
Kansas House of Representatives, District 49 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | ![]() |
Incumbent Scott Schwab ran unopposed in the Kansas House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary.[4][5]
Kansas House of Representatives, District 49 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Republican | ![]() |
2014
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Darnell Hunt was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Scott Schwab defeated John Wilson in the Republican primary. Schwab defeated Hunt in the general election.[6][7]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
63.3% | 3,688 | |
Democratic | Darnell Hunt | 36.7% | 2,137 | |
Total Votes | 5,825 |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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72.4% | 945 |
John Wilson | 27.6% | 361 |
Total Votes | 1,306 |
Endorsements
In 2014, Scwab's endorsements included the following:[8]
- Kansas For Life
- National Rifle Association
- Kansas State Rifle Association
- 100% Rating with National Federation of Independent Business
2012
Schwab won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 49. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Keith Mace (D) and John Wilson (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
2010
Schwab won re-election to the 49th District seat against Keith Mace (D). Schwab had no opposition in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
Kansas House of Representatives, District 49 General Election (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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5,353 | |||
Keith Mace (D) | 2,212 |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schwab was elected to the 49th District seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, defeating Kristi Boone (D).[11] Schwab raised $24,334 for his campaign, while Boone raised $5,289.[12]
Kansas House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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7,084 | 58.5% | ||
Kristi Boone (D) | 4,936 | 41.0% |
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2014
Schwab's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
- Kansas should strengthen our economy.
- Government is spending too much of your money.
- Traditional family and community values continue to make Kansas stronger.
- Quality education begins on the local level, empowering parents, teachers and school boards
Campaign finance summary
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Notable endorsements
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Ballot measure activity
The following table details Schwab's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
Ballot measure support and opposition for Scott Schwab | |||
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Ballot measure | Year | Position | Status |
Kansas Eliminate Revision of Census Population Amendment (2019) | 2019 | Supported[14] | ![]() |
Personal
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Schwab is married to Michele. Their son, Caleb, died in an accident at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City on August 7, 2016.[15]
State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
Kansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Calendar and Printing |
• Interstate Cooperation, Vice chair |
• K-12 Education Budget |
• Legislative Budget |
• Rules and Journal |
• Legislative Coordinating Council |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schwab served on the following committees:
Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Insurance, Chair |
• Health and Human Services |
• Rules and Journal |
• Utilities and Telecommunications |
• Telecommunications Study |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwab served on the following committees:
Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Elections, Chair |
• Taxation, Vice chair |
• Local Government |
• Energy and Environment |
• Utilities and Telecommunications |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwab served on the following committees:
Kansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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• Aging and Long Term Care |
• Commerce and Economic Development |
• Economic Development |
• Elections, Chair |
• Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwab served on the following committees:
Kansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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• Elections, Vice chair |
• Commerce and Labor |
• Health and Human Services |
• Aging and Long Term Care |
Sponsored legislation
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2018
In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
- Kansas AFL-CIO: House
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2017
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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 1. A special session was held from June 23 to June 24 over education funding.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 20.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Governor of Kansas |
Officeholder Kansas Secretary of State |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Scott Schwab Biography
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2014 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed April 17, 2015
- ↑ Scott Schwab, "Events," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "Kansas - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2010 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2008 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Scott Schwab, "Campaign website," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ The Hays Daily News, "Constitutional amendment seeks end to Kansas’ population adjustments for redistricting," February 14, 2019
- ↑ NBC News, "Son of Kansas State Rep Scott Schwab Dies on World's Tallest Water Slide," accessed August 8, 2016
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Kansas Secretary of State 2019-Present |
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Kansas House of Representatives District 49 2009-2019 |
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