Scott Schwab is a Republican candidate for Kansas governor, officially announcing his campaign in January 2025. He is currently the Kansas Secretary of State, a position he has held since 2018. His platform focuses on reducing property taxes, restricting land ownership by foreign entities like China, and limiting the size of the state government. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Background and career
• Current role: Kansas Secretary of State (2018-present).
• Prior experience: Served seven terms in the Kansas House of Representatives, where he held leadership positions such as Chairman of the House Elections Committee.
• Education: Graduated from Fort Hays State University.
• Early career: Worked for a medical equipment company before entering politics. [1, 3, 5]
Campaign focus
• Taxation: Advocates for reducing residential property taxes.
• Land ownership: Proposes to ban China from acquiring land in Kansas, particularly near military bases.
• Government size: Aims to reduce the size of the state government.
• Conservative values: Claims a proven conservative record and a commitment to "return to the values and principles" that he says have always supported Kansas. [2, 4, 6]
Other information
• Health: Announced in March 2025 that he was being treated for early-stage lung cancer but stated that surgery was successful.
• Election integrity: As Secretary of State, he has emphasized election security, cyber-security, and has pushed back against claims of widespread voter fraud. [1, 5, 7]
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