Kansas Treasurer election, 2022

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Kansas Treasurer
Election details
Filing deadline: June 1, 2022
Primary: August 2, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Lynn Rogers (Democratic)
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Kansas
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Steven C. Johnson (R) defeated incumbent Lynn Rogers (D) and Steve Roberts (L) for Kansas treasurer on November 8, 2022. Rogers and Johnson led in fundraising and media attention before the election.

Gov. Laura Kelly (D) appointed Rogers Kansas treasurer in 2020, and he assumed office in January 2021. He was the lieutenant governor of Kansas from 2019 to 2021, and he represented Kansas State Senate District 25 from 2016 to 2019. Rogers' career experience included working as an agriculture banker. Rogers described himself as "a commonsense leader who has a passion for education and improving the lives of average Kansas families" and said he had "a proven track record of working to solve problems for Kansans by finding bipartisan solutions." Rogers also said, "I am firmly against any state law requiring only ESG be considered in Kansas investments or that ESG be banned from consideration when making investments. This is one area where the emphasis has been and should only be on what makes the best return for Kansas Taxpayers - and politicians more interested in their own agendas don’t help the bottom line for everyday Kansans."

Johnson was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010, representing District 108. His professional experience included working for Ameriprise, a financial services firm, and agricultural nonprofits the K-State Foundation and the Kansas 4-H Foundation. Johnson's emphasized government efficiency on his campaign website, saying, "I’m always looking for ways to increase efficiency and eliminate waste. As Treasurer I’ll look out for taxpayers and work hard to stop wasteful government spending.” Johnson also said "eliminating woke ESG investment strategies" was one of his top priorities because "ESG funds only invest in companies based on their environmental and corporate policies, making returns on investment a secondary concern."

In the 2018 election, Jacob LaTurner (R) defeated Marci Francisco (D) 57.7%-42.3%. LaTurner left office after being elected to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District in 2020. Before Rogers, the last Democratic state treasurer in Kansas was Dennis McKinney (D), who served from 2009-2011.

According to the Kansas treasurer's website, the treasurer "ensures safe and efficient operation of state government through effective banking, investment, and cash management. In short, the State Treasurer is the Chief Banker of the State." The treasurer is also a board trustee of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, a member of the Pooled Money Investment Board, and a member of the Committee on Surety Bonds and Insurance.

Lynn Rogers (D) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.

Steven C. Johnson won election in the general election for Kansas Treasurer.

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Kansas Treasurer

Steven C. Johnson defeated incumbent Lynn Rogers and Steve Roberts in the general election for Kansas Treasurer on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven C. Johnson (R)	54.0	537,488
		Lynn Rogers (D)	41.4	411,813
		Steve Roberts (L)	4.6	45,540

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 994,841
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas Treasurer

Incumbent Lynn Rogers advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas Treasurer on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lynn Rogers	100.0	249,919

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 249,919
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas Treasurer

Steven C. Johnson defeated Caryn Tyson in the Republican primary for Kansas Treasurer on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven C. Johnson	50.1	219,449
		Caryn Tyson	49.9	218,975

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 438,424
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sara Hart Weir (R)
• Michael Austin (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Kansas Treasurer

Steve Roberts advanced from the Libertarian convention for Kansas Treasurer on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Steve Roberts (L)

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Pre-election analysis and commentary

What's at stake

• The Kansas City Star described the duties of the office as follows: "The state treasurer is responsible for managing the state’s funds and acting as a chief banker of sorts for the state. The state treasurer’s office handles items such as bond services, cash management, the state’s education savings program and unclaimed property."

• The Kansas Reflector's Tim Carpenter said, "In Kansas, state treasurers are elected to four-year terms. They serve as chief custodian of Kansas’ cash deposits, bond sales and the investment of those assets. A state treasurer has jurisdiction over the state’s unclaimed property fund and the college savings program’s $2.7 billion in deposits. State treasurers hold positions on the board of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, or KPERS, and the Pooled Money Investment Board."

Messaging and strategy

• WIBW's Sarah Motter described Roger's plan for affordable housing. She wrote, "He said one state housing lending program has never lended a dime out and would like to see that go back to the legislature to get fixed. He also sees other avenues available for housing revitalization through the Moderate Income Housing program and other downtown revitalization programs."

• The Kansas Reflector's Tim Carpenter said, "In terms of the remainder of the state’s estimated surplus of $3 billion, Johnson said consideration should be given to reducing debt owed by state government and evaluation options for tax reductions...If elected treasurer, he said, he would reconsider the state’s approach to the unclaimed property."

Voting information

See also: Voting in Kansas

Election information in Kansas: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 18, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 18, 2022
• Online: Oct. 18, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 1, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 19, 2022 to Nov. 7, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Lynn Rogers

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I was raised on a farm in rural Nebraska, and I have always held tight to my midwestern agricultural value. I believe in rolling up your sleeves and doing the work that needs to be done. My wife, Kris, and I have raised three children and have several grandchildren. She is an educator, and education has deep ties to our family. I got my start in Ag Finance right out of college, and traveled across Kansas working to help farmers with their projects, development, and land ownership goals."

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Key Messages

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I’ve got experience with hard times. I worked in Ag Finance for over 30 years, was a school board member for 17 years, and have raised 3 kids with my wife. I know what it means to have to make hard choices for your own family, and for the community. The only way to approach these hard choices is to center the people being impacted in the conversation. My candidacy is about putting the people first, because the people’s banker should always put the people first. That’s why I’ve taken action on the current drought, the cold snap that occurred last year, ABLE accounts, and am calling for reform to the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program.

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The Treasurer’s Office has had the day to day operations neglected for years. The previous officeholders have canceled and delayed necessary updates to programs and equipment that were required both for compliance with federal guidelines and industry best practices. In my time as Treasurer, we have made great strides towards making these updates happen. ABLE accounts have been brought into federal compliance, economic recovery programs have been expanded, wages have been raised to a minimum of $15/hr. These updates make the Office run better, and equip our team with the tools to better serve everyday Kansans. Previous office holders have focused on using the Office as a political springboard, not governing. It’s important to remember the p

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Having an elected official who is focused on equity makes the lives of those in the state better. While focusing on the reform of the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program I have been having conversations in the community about racial discrimination and LGBTQ+ discrimination and how equitable access to housing is important. By working to correct the disparities in our society, we elevate all who live in our communities. The People’s Banker needs to be an advocate for everyone, regardless of the characteristics you have. Ensuring that everyone has access to a fair playing field is my priority for public service.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Kansas Treasurer in 2022.

Steven C. Johnson

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• Kansas House of Representatives District 108 (Assumed office: 2010)

Biography:  Johnson received a B.S. in agricultural economics from Kansas State University in 1988 and an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1993. His professional experience includes working for Ameriprise, a financial services firm, and agricultural nonprofits the K-State Foundation and the Kansas 4-H Foundation.

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Key Messages

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Johnson said, "From the farmhouse to the Statehouse, I’m always looking for ways to increase efficiency and eliminate waste. As Treasurer I’ll look out for taxpayers and work hard to stop wasteful government spending.”

   

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Johnson emphasized his political experience on his campaign website, including the committees he served on as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives: "These and other appointments have positioned him to find solutions to key issues facing Kansas."

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Johnson also highlighted his professional experience, saying he "has put his investment expertise to work for several non-profit entities, including serving on the investment committee of his church, the K-State Foundation and the Kansas 4-H Foundation."

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Sources: Steven Johnson KS, "Meet Steven," accessed September 29, 2022; Steven Johnson KS, "Meet Steven," accessed September 29, 2022

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Kansas Treasurer in 2022.

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Lynn Rogers (D)

I’ve got experience with hard times. I worked in Ag Finance for over 30 years, was a school board member for 17 years, and have raised 3 kids with my wife. I know what it means to have to make hard choices for your own family, and for the community. The only way to approach these hard choices is to center the people being impacted in the conversation. My candidacy is about putting the people first, because the people’s banker should always put the people first. That’s why I’ve taken action on the current drought, the cold snap that occurred last year, ABLE accounts, and am calling for reform to the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program.

The Treasurer’s Office has had the day to day operations neglected for years. The previous officeholders have canceled and delayed necessary updates to programs and equipment that were required both for compliance with federal guidelines and industry best practices. In my time as Treasurer, we have made great strides towards making these updates happen. ABLE accounts have been brought into federal compliance, economic recovery programs have been expanded, wages have been raised to a minimum of $15/hr. These updates make the Office run better, and equip our team with the tools to better serve everyday Kansans. Previous office holders have focused on using the Office as a political springboard, not governing. It’s important to remember the p

Having an elected official who is focused on equity makes the lives of those in the state better. While focusing on the reform of the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program I have been having conversations in the community about racial discrimination and LGBTQ+ discrimination and how equitable access to housing is important. By working to correct the disparities in our society, we elevate all who live in our communities. The People’s Banker needs to be an advocate for everyone, regardless of the characteristics you have. Ensuring that everyone has access to a fair playing field is my priority for public service.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lynn Rogers (D)

I’m the most passionate about the policies that provide support to the folks at the bottom of the political priority list. I care about educational policy, housing policy, economic policy, and equity in politics.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Lynn Rogers (D)

A willingness to serve the public. This is the core of public service, and an elected official should advocate for the people before anything else. This means being responsive to the public will, and listening to the issues that matter most at the kitchen table.

Campaign advertisements

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Lynn Rogers

September 29, 2022

September 21, 2022

September 21, 2022

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Steven C. Johnson

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• Facebook

Election competitiveness

Polls

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Endorsements

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• Steven C. Johnson

Election spending

Campaign finance

Candidates in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Kansas Secretary of State's Office. Click here to access those reports.

Satellite spending

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By candidate	By election
Lynn Rogers Steven C. Johnson Steve Roberts	Kansas Secretary of State's Office

Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

Presidential elections

See also: Presidential voting trends in Kansas and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Kansas, 2022
District	Incumbent	Party	PVI
Kansas' 1st	Tracey Mann	Republican	R+18
Kansas' 2nd	Jacob LaTurner	Republican	R+11
Kansas' 3rd	Sharice Davids	Democratic	R+1
Kansas' 4th	Ron Estes	Republican	R+14

2020 presidential results by 2022 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2022 district lines, Kansas
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Kansas' 1st	34.1%	63.7%
Kansas' 2nd	40.7%	57.0%
Kansas' 3rd	51.2%	46.7%
Kansas' 4th	38.0%	59.7%

2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2020 presidential election, 60.9% of Kansans lived in one of the state's 100 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 29.3% lived in one of three New Democratic counties: Johnson, Riley, and Shawnee. Overall, Kansas was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Kansas following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Kansas county-level statistics, 2020
Solid Republican	100	60.9%
New Democratic	3	29.3%
Solid Democratic	2	9.8%
Total voted Democratic	5	39.1%
Total voted Republican	100	60.9%

Historical voting trends

Kansas presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 5 Democratic wins
• 26 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

Statewide elections

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Kansas

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Kansas.

U.S. Senate election results in Kansas
Race	Winner	Runner up
2020	53.2%	41.8%
2016	62.1%	32.2%
2014	53.1%	42.5% (Independent)
2010	70.3%	26.2%
2008	60.0%	36.4%
Average	59.7	35.8

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Kansas

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Kansas.

Gubernatorial election results in Kansas
Race	Winner	Runner up
2018	48.0%	43.0%
2014	49.8%	48.1%
2010	62.3%	32.2%
2006	57.9%	40.4%
2002	52.9%	45.1%
Average	54.2	41.8

State partisanship

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Kansas' congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Kansas, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	1	1
Republican	2	3	5
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	4	6

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Kansas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in Kansas, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Laura Kelly
Lieutenant Governor	David Toland
Secretary of State	Scott Schwab
Attorney General	Derek Schmidt

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Kansas State Legislature as of November 2022.

Kansas State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	11
	Republican Party	29
	Vacancies	0
Total		40

Kansas House of Representatives

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	39
	Republican Party	86
	Independent	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		125

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, Kansas was a divided government, with Democrats controlling the governorship and Republican majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

Kansas Party Control: 1992-2022
No Democratic trifectas  •  Sixteen years of Republican trifectas

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Kansas and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

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Demographic Data for Kansas
	Kansas	United States
Population	2,937,880	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	81,758	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	83%	70.4%
Black/African American	5.7%	12.6%
Asian	3%	5.6%
Native American	0.8%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.2%
Two or more	4.8%	5.2%
Hispanic/Latino	12.1%	18.2%
Education
High school graduation rate	91.4%	88.5%
College graduation rate	33.9%	32.9%
Income
Median household income	$61,091	$64,994
Persons below poverty level	11.4%	12.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Election context

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)

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Environmental, social, and corporate governance
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In the context of public policy, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) refers to the use of non-financial factors in the creation of policy and management of public funds. In considering ESG, public fund managers might require investing only in companies that support certain standards with respect to renewable energy, natural resources, pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity; social positions like diversity, equity and inclusion; and diversity in governing bodies.

ESG investing stands in contrast to an investment approach based on the likely maximization of financial returns to the investor.

Although ESG is an approach to investing, it has political overtones. Politicians, particularly from the Republican Party, argue that large ESG-oriented financial firms are abusing their power in order to advance a liberal political agenda in the areas of climate change, social justice, and diversity. Opponents have also characterized ESG investing as "...investment designed not to maximize financial returns but to impose a leftist social and economic agenda that cannot otherwise be implemented through the ballot box." Opponents also argue that focusing on ESG factors has led to "lackluster financial results" that have had a harmful impact on the rate of return to beneficiaries of state public pension plans. Click here to read more about opposition to ESG.

Supporters of ESG investing argue that in the long run, ESG investing will lead to acceptable financial returns. ESG advocates say that ESG and profit are not mutually exclusive. Supporters of ESG also argue that corporations should adopt ESG philosophies and approaches to achieve what they view as positive outcomes. Click here to read more about support for ESG.

ESG issues in this election

See also: Statements about ESG investing by State Financial Officer candidates on the November 8, 2022 ballot

Lynn Rogers (D), Steven C. Johnson (R), and Steve Roberts (L), who ran for Kansas treasurer, made the following statements on ESG-related issues in this election. Below are samples of quotes from candidates in this election on issues relevant to ESG and state government. If you are aware of a statement that should be included, please email us.

• Relations with foreign nations (click to expand)
  The statements below relate to financial relations with a foreign nation on behalf of a state, corporation, or other entity.

  • Johnson said, "The changing international landscape, especially with China, makes us consider our exposure and how we take those positions. I would look to reduce our relatively high international weighting in the pension portfolio."

• Raw material sourcing (click to expand)
  The statements below relate to the procurement of raw materials by a state, corporation, or other entity.

  • In a press release, Rogers said, “Supporting our communities financially as they deal with the impacts of the drought is just one piece of the puzzle solved when it comes to the water issues the state faces. The Treasurer’s Office is able to support our farmers and businesses holding these communities together through this loan program, but we can’t fix the water management of the state.”

• Federal ESG standards (click to expand)
  The statements below relate to state adherence to federal ESG standards.

  • Johnson said one of his top priorities was "[g]etting the right risk and types of holdings and addressing Environmental/Social/Governance issues in light of what is the best return and in the best interest of Kansans."

  • Rogers said, "ESG investing is a free market option to guard your investments against environmental and cultural backlash, something we have seen increase over the last few years as the cultural landscape of the country has undergone some earthshaking changes. To ban or statutorily require this tool is inappropriate governmental overreach into banks’ business decisions and board governance. It is a similar overstep to ban or require it for KPERS as well."

  • Rogers said making the Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE) account compliant with federal standards was a top priority. He said, “Making sure Kansans with disabilities have the ability to save for the future without losing their benefits is a matter of dignity. Making sure the accounts administered by the state of Kansas follow federal guidelines ensures access to these accounts will be maintained.”

For party candidates

See statutes: Kansas Statutes, Chapter 25, Article 2, Section 5

A candidate seeking the nomination of a party qualified to participate in primary elections can access the primary ballot either by filing a nomination petition or paying a filing fee.

By filing a nomination petition

Signature requirements for nomination petitions for party candidates vary according to the office being sought. For offices elected on a statewide basis, signatures must equal at least 1 percent of the state's current voter registration total of the party whose nomination the candidate is seeking. For offices elected by district, signatures must equal at least 2 percent of the district's current voter registration total of the party whose nomination the candidate is seeking.

Nomination petitions for federal and state-level offices (including state legislative seats) must be submitted to the Kansas Secretary of State by noon on June 1, prior to the primary election. If June 1 falls on a holiday or weekend, petitions are due by noon on the next following business day.

By paying a filing fee

A candidate may forgo the petition process by submitting a declaration of candidacy and paying a filing fee. The filing fee varies according to the office being sought. For statewide and federal offices, the fee is equal to 1 percent of the office's annual salary. For state senate candidates, the fee is $75. For state representative candidates, the fee is $50.

The declaration and accompanying filing fee for federal and state-level offices (including state legislative seats) must be submitted to the Kansas Secretary of State by noon on June 1, prior to the primary election. If June 1 falls on a holiday or weekend, petitions are due by noon on the next following business day.

In addition to the statutory filing fee, a candidate for federal and state offices must pay a $20 administrative fee to the Kansas Secretary of State. A state-level candidate must also pay a registration fee to the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission. For statewide executive offices, the fee is $480. For state legislative candidates, the fee is $35.

For independent candidates

See statutes: Kansas Statutes, Chapter 25, Article 3, Section 3

Independent candidates must petition for access to the general election ballot. Signature requirements vary according to the office being sought. For any statewide office, at least 5,000 signatures must be collected. For district-level offices (such as congressional or state legislative seats), signatures must equal at least 4 percent of the current total of qualified voters in the district as determined by the Kansas Secretary of State.

While an independent candidate is not liable for a statutory filing fee, he or she must still pay a $20 administrative fee to the Kansas Secretary of State. State-level candidates must also pay a registration fee to the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission. For statewide executive offices, the fee is $480. For state legislative candidates, the fee is $35.

Independent nomination petitions for federal and state-level offices (including state legislative seats) must be submitted to the Kansas Secretary of State by noon on the Monday preceding the date of the primary election.

For write-in candidates

See statutes: Kansas Statutes, Chapter 25, Article 3, Section 3

In order to have their votes tallied, certain write-in candidates must submit affidavits of candidacy. If a write-in candidate is running for governor, an affidavit must be filed with the Kansas Secretary of State by noon on the second Monday preceding the general election. If a write-in candidate is seeking another statewide office (except United States Senator), an affidavit must be filed with the Kansas Secretary of State by noon on the second Monday preceding the election at which the write-in candidate seeks nomination or election. Write-in candidates for other federal and state offices are not required to file affidavits.

Election history

2018

See also: Kansas Treasurer election, 2018

General election

General election for Kansas Treasurer

Incumbent Jacob LaTurner defeated Marci Francisco in the general election for Kansas Treasurer on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jacob LaTurner (R)	57.7	598,392
		Marci Francisco (D)	42.3	437,879

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,036,271
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas Treasurer

Marci Francisco advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas Treasurer on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marci Francisco	100.0	141,214

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 141,214
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas Treasurer

Incumbent Jacob LaTurner advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas Treasurer on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jacob LaTurner	100.0	258,796

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2014

See also: Kansas down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Treasurer of Kansas, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ron Estes Incumbent	67.5%	570,110
	Democratic	Carmen Alldritt	32.5%	274,257
Total Votes				844,367
Election results via Kansas Secretary of State

2022 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This election was a battleground race. Other 2022 battleground elections included:

• Arizona gubernatorial election, 2022
• Illinois' 8th Congressional District election, 2022 (June 28 Democratic primary)
• Ohio's 13th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 3 Republican primary)
• Pennsylvania gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
• United States Senate election in Alabama, 2022 (June 21 Republican primary runoff)

External links

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