Pat Proctor (R)
Pat Proctor has been a prominent figure in advancing voter suppression and election denial. As chair of the House Elections Committee, Proctor has spearheaded efforts to eliminate the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots, a policy established in 2017 to accommodate postal delays and ensure that ballots postmarked by Election Day are counted if received shortly thereafter.
In a private meeting, Proctor expressed a desire to end advance voting altogether and criticized advocacy groups opposing his proposals, referring to them as “bomb throwers.”
Ken Rahjes (R)
Throughout Ken Rahjes’ tenure, he has not prioritized voting rights or election access in his public record. His support for conservative constitutional amendments – including those potentially affecting voting laws -raises concerns among voting rights advocates about how he might approach election administration. Under his leadership, Kansas would follow national trends toward more restrictive anti-voter policies.