Kansas Republican Governor nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSecretary of State
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age53 years old (Jul 9, 1972)
GenderMale
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LocationKansas
BackgroundPolitician
EducationFort Hays State University (BA)
Notable personal detailsScott Joseph Schwab is an American politician who has served as the 32nd Secretary of State of Kansas since January 14, 2019. A Republican, he previously served in the Kansas House of Representatives and held leadership roles including speaker pro tempore, as well as committee chairmanships. He is a Fort Hays State University graduate and has also worked in the private sector as a small business owner.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and reducing fees to lower costs for Kansas families and promote business growth; favors reducing regulatory burdens and making it easier to open and run businesses. Proposes eliminating unnecessary filings and reducing customer fees in the Secretary of State’s office as part of a broader agenda to cut costs and spur jobs.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement of immigration laws and cooperation with federal immigration systems while advocating election-integrity measures tied to immigration status; frames immigration policy in terms of enforcing existing laws rather than broad legalization or expanded asylum protections.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes abortion and has said a fetus deserves personhood and legal protections beginning at implantation, expressing support for significant restrictions on abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Has defended permitting and economic development decisions that favor energy development and has said the state should be "open for business" when evaluating energy projects, indicating a pro-development, pro-fossil-fuel regulatory stance while opposing regulatory barriers. No evidence found of support for aggressive emissions targets or Green New Deal–style policies on his campaign site or official materials.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports protecting Second Amendment rights and emphasizes fully funding public safety. Statements link his priorities to supporting gun ownership while prioritizing public safety funding and working with law enforcement.
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