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51 Kansas Sheriffs endorse Kobach for Attorney General
TOPEKA — (May 11, 2026) — Fifty-one Kansas sheriffs today announced their endorsement of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach’s re-election, praising his proven law-and-order leadership that has delivered the lowest crime rate in the state in 56 years. Brown County Sheriff John Merchant highlighted Kobach’s success in fulfilling his 2022 campaign promises to protect Kansas families by cracking down on fentanyl traffickers …
Continue readingKobach Campaign Announces Record-Breaking Cash on Hand and Official Re-Election Filing
TOPEKA – (January 8, 2026) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today officially filed for re-election, solidifying his commitment to continue serving the people of Kansas with strong, principled leadership. In conjunction with this filing, Kobach’s campaign released its latest finance report, revealing an unprecedented cash-on-hand total of $502,626 – the highest January 1 amount ever reported by an Attorney General candidate …
Continue readingKris Kobach Elected Chair of Republican Attorneys General Association
TOPEKA, KANSAS — October 3, 2024 – The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today announced Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach was affirmed RAGA Chairman by his Republican attorney general colleagues. “Since Kris took office, he has been one of the leading attorney generals in taking on the federal government and defending the Constitution,” said Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. “I am thrilled …
Continue readingKobach Selects Former Court of Appeals Judge as Solicitor General
TOPEKA, KANSAS — Kansas Attorney General-elect Kris Kobach today announced the appointment of recently retired Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Anthony J. Powell to serve as Solicitor General. “Judge Powell has earned great respect in the Kansas legal community. As a former judge himself, he knows how to effectively defend the rights of Kansans in state and federal courts,” said …
Continue readingAttorney General-Elect Kobach to Nominate Tony Mattivi to KBI Post
TOPEKA, KANSAS — Kansas Attorney General-elect Kris Kobach today announced that he will nominate Tony Mattivi to serve as the director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation when he takes office in January. “Tony Mattivi is a highly qualified public safety professional with decades of experience working with law enforcement to put away some of the nation’s most violent and …
Continue readingKobach Launches Law & Order Plan with Endorsement of 35 Kansas Sheriffs
Topeka, Kansas — Kris Kobach today announced that 35 Kansas sheriffs endorse his campaign for Kansas Attorney General. Alongside Shawnee County Sheriff Brian Hill, Kobach laid out his plans to maintain and improve law and order in the state of Kansas. “I know Kris Kobach and have seen his work over the past 20 years. He understands the problems we face …
Continue readingKobach Defends Religious Freedom in Federal Court
St. Louis, Missouri — Kris Kobach is defending the religious freedoms of U.S. Air Force members today in federal court. Kobach represents 36 Airmen – primarily from Kansas and Nebraska – who face removal from the U.S. Air Force if they don’t take the COVID vaccine. According to the lawsuit, the Air Force granted 3,781 medical and administrative exemptions However, has …
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