Jennifer Day (D)
Jennifer Day is a businesswoman, community leader and public servant driven by one central mission: expanding opportunity for every Kansan. With experience in technology, real estate, and finance – and years spent volunteering with the League of Women Voters and working as an election worker – Jennifer has seen firsthand how integrity, transparency, and collaboration strengthen both our economy and our democracy. Her career reflects a deep belief that every person deserves the chance to build a better life and fully participate in the democratic process.
As Secretary of State, Jennifer will champion safe, secure, and accessible elections while fighting disinformation and restoring public trust. She is committed to protecting every Kansan’s right to vote, increasing civic participation, and making it easier to start and grow a business in the state. Jennifer understands that a healthy democracy and a strong economy go hand in hand – and she’s ready to work every day to ensure both thrive for generations to come.
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.”