Secretary of State
August 4, 2026 · Kansas · Statewide · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 61 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 2,947,197 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 2,947,197) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 61.5, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Secretary of State is responsible for:
- Running state elections and certifying the results
- Keeping official state records and documents
- Registering businesses that operate in the state
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Election Integrity, Data Privacy, Civil Rights
Candidates
Jennifer Day
Democratic · declared
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
Republican · declared
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.
Samuel Lane
Democratic · declared
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.
Election sources
Source: sos.ks.gov
Source: sos.ks.gov
Source: sos.ks.gov