Third-party activists claiming leadership of No Labels Kansas object to blockade on candidacies

Two former Kansas Republicans striving to represent defunct political party No Labels Kansas set stage for a legal challenge against election officials.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 524

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Kris Van Meteren and David Miller submitted paperwork to represent the No Labels Kansas political party in bids for statewide office.

Van Meteren sought affirmation of his nomination for secretary of state, while Miller requested his candidacy for insurance commissioner be recognized by Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Van Meteren and Miller are former Republicans.

Neither are likely to be confirmed as nominees of No Labels Kansas, which was formally dissolved by the …

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