Scott Schwab
Republican candidate for Governor in Kansas
Kansas Republican Governor nominee?
$180.2K
AUG 11, 2026Primary Election
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$180.2KAUG 11, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSecretary of State
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age54 years old (Jul 9, 1972)
GenderMale
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LocationKansas
BackgroundPolitician
EducationFort Hays State University (B.A., 1994)
Notable personal detailsScott Joseph Schwab is an American politician who has served as Kansas Secretary of State since being sworn in on 2019-01-14, after winning election in 2018 and re-election in 2022. He previously served in the Kansas House of Representatives and held leadership roles including Speaker pro tempore. Schwab is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and has worked in business and sales roles prior to and alongside public service.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Scott Schwab is in the news because he is running in the crowded Kansas Republican governor primary ahead of the 2026 election. Recent coverage places him among seven GOP candidates competing for the nomination, with the race still being framed around campaign strategy and how Republicans will position themselves against Gov. Laura Kelly’s influence. Later reporting says Republicans are favored to hold the Kansas governor’s office, but it does not identify Schwab as the nominee or report a final result.
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