GOP secretary of state files to run for Kansas governor, picks representative as running mate

By: Baya Burgess

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 369

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab officially filed to run for Kansas governor on Friday, selecting Rep. Ken Rahjes of Agra as his running mate.

Rahjes represents the Graham County area in western Kansas and chairs the House Agriculture Committee.

“I want someone with an ag background,” Schwab said at a press conference. “I grew up in Great Bend, but I haven’t lived next to a farm in decades.”

In joining forces with Schwab, Rahjes …

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