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Secretary of State

Result: Advanced — Jennifer Day (Democratic), Pat Proctor (Republican)

Source: sos.ks.gov

Kansas
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Running elections and certifying results, in most states
  • Handling voter registration and how you vote, in most states
  • Keeping business filings and official state records

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Jennifer Day

Advanced

Democratic · advanced

Jennifer Day served in the Kansas House for District 48 from 2020 to 2021. Her background includes technology, real estate and finance, small-business ownership, seven years as an election worker, and volunteering with the League of Women Voters.

Records: Civil Rights 3 for, Election Integrity 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for

Pat Proctor

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Pat Proctor has represented Kansas House District 41 since 2021 and chairs the House Elections Committee. He is a retired U.S. Army colonel, Wichita State University professor, and small-business owner.

Records: Election Integrity 4 for

Samuel Lane

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Samuel Lane works in construction inspection and materials testing and previously worked in manufacturing, food service, and package handling. He studied psychology with a social-psychology focus at the University of Kansas.

Sources: sos.ks.gov23