Scott Morgan Will Run for Kansas Secretary of State
The United Kansas Party nominee seeks office in the November 3, 2026, statewide general election.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Political Parties
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Scott Morgan is campaigning for Kansas secretary of state as the candidate for the United Kansas Party in the general election on November 3, 2026. He faces Democratic nominee Jennifer Day and Republican nominee Pat Proctor to succeed incumbent Scott Schwab.
Why it matters
Morgan argues that voters are frustrated by hyper-partisan politics and advocates for converting the secretary of state role into an appointed administrative position. His campaign aims to capture a broader coalition amid concerns about the decline of political diversity.
The race features three candidates across 105 Kansas counties. The United Kansas Party received official political recognition in 2024 and merged with the Free State Party in April 2026.
The players
Scott Morgan
He is the executive director of the United Kansas Party and a candidate for secretary of state.
Jennifer Day
She is the Democratic nominee for the office of Kansas secretary of state.
Pat Proctor
He is the Republican nominee for the office of Kansas secretary of state.
Scott Schwab
He is the incumbent Republican secretary of state who is not seeking reelection.
The details
Scott Morgan, the executive director of the United Kansas Party, previously sought the secretary of state office in 2014. He is challenging candidates from the two major parties, Jennifer Day and Pat Proctor, in an election determined by ballots cast across the state.
Timeline
1985: 26 states elected split-party U.S. Senate delegations.
2014: Scott Morgan ran unsuccessfully for secretary of state.
2024: United Kansas gained official political party recognition.
April 2026: United Kansas merged with the Free State Party.
November 3, 2026: The statewide general election occurs.
Political Context
The emergence of third-party candidates reflects a departure from the historical stability of two-party dominance. The decline in political diversity is evidenced by the shift from 26 states with split-party U.S. Senate delegations in 1985 to only three currently.
The election of a new secretary of state will determine the future administration of elections across all 105 Kansas counties. Voters may see policy changes if the office shifts from an elected position to an appointed one as proposed by the United Kansas Party.
The takeaway
The race highlights a growing tension between traditional partisan politics and the desire for administrative reform. Voters should evaluate how each candidate plans to manage election integrity and whether they support changing the fundamental structure of the office.
Further reading
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