The KSGOP May newsletter

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** Chairman's Update
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KSGOP Chairman Mike Kuckelman
It has been a busy month for the Kansas Republican Party. As a member of the RNC Election Integrity Committee, I have been working with other members from around the country on how we can better secure our elections. Election integrity is one of the most critical issues we face as a Party and as a country. This past election we saw states undoing important safeguards, bypassing the proper legislative processes, and changing election laws in the eleventh hour. All of this was deeply troubling and brought much uncertainty to our democratic processes.

Thankfully, the Republican National Committee has formed the Election Integrity Committee which will play a crucial role in restoring confidence in our elections, promoting election integrity, and recommending best practices to ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent.

Besides our work on election integrity, we are also focusing heavily on communication efforts. We all know that the media will not hold the left accountable so we must do it ourselves. For the majority of 2021, the KSGOP has been ranked among the most engaged state parties.
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*As of 5/28/2021
As you all know, Kansas is one of the smallest state parties in the country so competeing with some of the larger state parties in communication efforts is something we are proud of and will continue to improve on in the months leading up to the election.

There is still a lot of work to be done. We are 525 days away from the 2022 election. Our work must start now. Get engaged with your county party. Help out a campaign. Whatever you are able to do to help makes a world of a difference.

Thank you for your continued support. We could not do this without you.


** Federal Update
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Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02)
I pledged I would always put my constituents first and to always honor my Contract with Kansas – I have kept my promises. In the first five months on the job, I have fought hard every day to defend Kansans’ conservative values and push back against the Democrats’ radical agenda.

After swearing in, I immediately got to work on fulfilling my Contract with Kansas. I proudly co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment that imposes term limits on all members of Congress. I truly believe if we are serious about draining the swamp in Washington, then term limits should be one of our top priorities to ensure members of Congress are focused on the issues and their constituents instead of reelection. I hope my colleagues will join me in also recognizing that priority in the months ahead.

I have protected pro-life values at home and in Washington. At home, I threw my full support behind the Value Them Both Amendment, which finally passed the Kansas Legislature and will go for final approval in a statewide election in August 2022, where I am confident Kansans will choose the side of life. The first caucus I joined in Congress was the Pro-Life Caucus. I have already co-sponsored significant, commonsense pro-life bills that protect the unborn like the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, and the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

I am deeply committed to defending American national security and the safety of Kansas communities, which is why I have fought to stop the Biden Administration’s reckless immigration policies. Unfortunately, President Biden reversed the massive progress achieved under the Trump Administration in securing our border. As a result, we are dealing with a border crisis that poses a direct threat to law-abiding Kansans. However, I am fighting back in Congress to reverse these dangerous policies, like stopping border wall construction, from going any further. I traveled to the southern border to see firsthand the damage done with my colleagues on the Homeland Security Committee. We are now aggressively pressuring President Biden and Congressional Democrats to restore the rule of law, secure our border, and implement solutions to end this crisis.

Predictably, the Democrats have also been relentlessly pursuing legislation to weaken Kansans’ 2nd Amendment rights. I have voted against all gun-control legislation proposed by the Democrats that threatens the ability of law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional rights to defend themselves and their families.

It is my greatest honor to represent you and help in any way I can. We have accomplished a lot in only five months. However, I know there is a lot more work to be done, and I am excited to continue to get the job done on behalf of Kansas’ 2nd District.


** State Update
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Secretary of State Scott Schwab

As the 2021 legislative session comes to an end, and with municipal elections quickly approaching, our office is hard at work assisting voters, training local election officials, and providing resources to Kansas businesses.

This session, the Kansas Legislature passed a bill introduced by our office to update the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) exemptions to protect election infrastructure. This bill (HB2390), which received overwhelming bipartisan support, adds cybersecurity definitions and procedures to the list of open records exemptions to prevent the disclosure of information that could be used by bad actors to penetrate our election systems.

Additionally, we also secured passage of HB2391 which allows for biannual business filings for Kansas businesses starting January 1, 2023. This business-friendly legislation will allow Kansas business owners to file their reports every two years, rather than the existing yearly requirement.

As we look towards 2022, our office will continue to work with policymakers to bolster election laws that put necessary precautions in place to secure our voting equipment, systems, and processes. Our office remains committed to ensuring Kansas elections remain safe, secure, and trustworthy.

Finally, we would be remiss if we did not address H.R. 1/S. 1, known as the For the People Act. This legislation would federalize election administration, repeal our voter ID laws, and diminish the hard work and expertise of our election officials. We strongly oppose this legislation and encourage you to join us in contacting our federal delegation to express your opposition to this dramatic takeover of our election systems.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Kansas Secretary of State.
The KSGOP is excited to announce the re-launch of The Grand Club. The Grand Club requires a minimum annual contribution of $1,000. The benefits of joining include:
* Guaranteed Early Bird rate for KSGOP State Convention
* Quarterly conference call with the KSGOP leadership
* KSGOP Monthly Newsletter
* Regular updates from RNC
* Premier recognition on KSGOP Website

If you would like to join the Grand Club you can do so online here ([link removed]) or mail checks to:
Kansas Republican Party
PO Box 4157
Topeka, KS 66604

If you have any questions about the Grand Club please reach out to Shannon Golden at [email protected].
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