The Kansas Republican Party held the 2024 KSGOP Kansas Days Winter Convention in Overland Park last weekend. The event was an engagement and financial success!

I saw people who disagreed in writing, on social media, in emails, in person, who were sitting across from or beside each other having a meaningful and serious conversation, or were laughing at a funny story they shared in common.

For me, this convention was about the opportunity to communicate between Kansas Republicans about important issues we all face. Yes, there were a few obstructionists but the positive vibe at this meeting was unwavering.

The convention was a lot of work and a daunting task to undertake. I want to thank Dakotah Parshall, Kristi Brown, Samantha Parshall, Benee Hudson, Melissa Campbell, Kelly and Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden, and so many others who worked tirelessly for weeks to make this happen.

I also want to thank our sponsors who so generously supported the convention including:

Vess Energy

Mark & Amy Muller honoring “Full Circle”

a non-profit recovery program

Axiom Strategies

Turning Point Action

Numinar

Our Federal elected officials including:

Senator Jerry Moran

Congressman Tracey Mann

Congressman Ron Estes

and Congressman Jake LaTurner

Governor Jeff Colyer, MD

Karen Czrkovich

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach

Kansas Treasurer Steven Johnson

Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden

State Senator Mark Steffen

Tim and Senator Caryn Tyson

Pictures from the convention can be viewed on Facebook

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KSGOP Elects New National Committeewoman and Re-Elects National Committeeman

The KSGOP elected a new national committeewoman, Wendy Bingesser, and re-elected The national committeeman, Mark Kahrs, at the 2024 Winter State Committee meeting last Saturday. Congratulations to both on their wins and I look forward to working with them advancing conservative Republicanism across Kansas.

I also want to thank Maria Holiday and Dr. Mark Steffen for running in these races as well. Running for these positions takes so much work and comes at a sacrifice of personal time and treasure. Coming up short is hard but I want both of them to know they have moved the needle because of their campaigns.

We as a team have much money to raise and much work to do in getting ready for the Republican National Convention… and we will get started immediately!

Joining the 1776 Club puts you in the elite “Card-Carrying Kansas Republican Patriot” category with fellow Republican supporters of KSGOP.

This is a powerful way to take a stand against tyranny, socialism, and wokeism.

And we all know America needs more of this Patriotism!

Patriots believe in lower taxes, smaller government, and more freedom.

We also believe in faith, family, and freedom.

Take a stand today. Join us in our mission to save America and to be part of a brighter future for our kids and grandchildren.

KSGOP Annual Award Winners Announced

2024 Rising Star Award

This award is presented to the Kansas Republican “newcomer” who, over the last year, has shown boldness, grit and tenacity in the cause of advancing Republicanism, Conservatism and Patriotism. A bright Kansas Republican future is ahead for this “Rising Star”!

Melissa Campbell is the winner of the 2024 KSGOP Rising Star award.

2024 KSGOP Volunteer Patriot of the Year

This award is presented to the Kansas Republican who, over the last year, has fearlessly exemplified and contributed to advancing the principles of Republicanism, Conservatism, and Patriotism. This Patriot may work quietly behind the scenes, but everyone can see the fruits of their efforts in the positive results of winning elections.

Paula Carr is the winner of the 2024 KSGOP Volunteer Patriot of the Year award.

2024 KSGOP

Huck Boyd Award

Huck Boyd is a legend in Kansas politics. His considerable influence shaped the political landscape for decades. He was first and foremost a newspaper man as the publisher of the Phillips County Review, yet his voice resonated in the halls of Congress on matters related to rural America. He was an advisor to Senators, Governors and Presidents and he famously recruited Bob Dole to run for Congress in the Big First which launched the career of one of the most influential men to ever serve our nation.

He was a candidate for Governor in 1960 and 1964. From 1967 to 1987, Huck served as Republican National Committeeman for Kansas and brought a voice of reason to major issues facing our country, such as saving small town America and helping to bring physicians to rural communities.

His awards are too numerous to count but he was particularly proud of being named the Kansan of the Year, First Kansan of the Decade and Distinguished Kansan for Citizenship. He was a recipient of the William Allen White Award for Journalism and is in the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame.

He was honored in his hometown of Phillipsburg with the construction of the Huck Boyd Community Center by the Huck Boyd Foundation. The 21,000 square foot building includes a 500-seat auditorium for fine arts performances and a state-of-the-art teleconference facility.

A proud graduate of Kansas State University, his impact on the great State of Kansas has been immeasurable.

Comments:

I’ve heard Dave Owen say paraphrasing the Farmers Insurance commercial, “with 65 years of experience in Kansas politics “I know a thing or two because I've seen thing or two. ” and indeed he has.

Dave Owen is the 2024 winner of the KSGOP Huck Boyd Award.

The filing deadline for the Kansas Presidential Preference Primary was January 19, 2024 at 12 noon and four Republicans have successfully qualified. Their names will appear on the election day ballot on March 19, 2024.

It is recommended you check out their campaign websites before Election Day to make an informed decision. You may register to vote by clicking the button below.

The candidates names and their websites are listed below.

Ryan L. Binkley

https://binkley2024.com/

Ron DeSantis

https://rondesantis.com/

Nikki R. Haley

https://nikkihaley.com/

Donald J. Trump

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/

2024

February 14

Valentines Day

Ash Wednesday

February 19

Presidents’ Day

February 20

Last Day to Register to Vote

or Update Address for 3/19/24

Presidential Preference Primary

March 10

Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

March 19

Kansas Presidential

Preference Primary Election

March 24

Palm Sunday

March 29

Good Friday

March 30

Holy Saturday

March 31

Easter

April 15

Tax Day

April 23 - 30

Passover

May 2

National Day of Prayer

May 12

Mother’s Day

May 18

National Armed Forces Day

May 27

Memorial Day

June 3

12 noon

Candidate Filing Deadline

June 6

D-Day

June 14

Flag Day

Juneteenth National

Freedom Day

June 16

Father’s Day

July 4

USA Independence Day

July 16

Deadline to register to vote

or update your voter registration

information to participate in the

2024 primary election.

July 17

First day of advance voting.

Advance ballots by mail sent.

In-person advance voting may begin.

Note: Check with your county election

officer for specific times and locations.

July 30

Last day to apply for an advance

voting mail ballot.

August 5

In-person advance voting ends

at 12:00 p.m.

August 6

PRIMARY ELECTION

All advance ballots by mail must

be postmarked by Election Day and

received by Friday, August 9, 2024.

October 15

Deadline to register to vote or

update your voter registration

information to participate

in the 2024 general election.

October 16

First day of advance voting.

Advance ballots by mail are transmitted.

In-person advance voting may begin.

Check with your county election officer

for specific times and locations.

October 29

Last day to apply for an advance

voting mail ballot.

November 3

Daylight Savings Time Ends

November 4

In-person advance voting ends

at 12:00 p.m.

November 5

GENERAL ELECTION

November 28

Thanksgiving Day

December 24

Christmas Eve

December 25

Christmas Day

December 31

New Years Eve

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