Topeka (AP) — Kansas’ ethics commission has dismissed a state Republican Party complaint accusing the presumed Democratic nominee for secretary of state of illegally soliciting contributions from lobbyists through Facebook, the Democrat said Wednesday.

Former state Sen. Jean Schodorf’s campaign said the Governmental Ethics Commission notified her of its decision after the commission’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday. The Democratic challenger said the commission told her it found no probable cause to believe that she had violated a law prohibiting statewide candidates from seeking contributions from lobbyists when the Legislature is in session.

The complaint was filed last month by the Clay Barker, the state GOP’s executive director, over a May 1 posting on a Facebook page for Schodorf’s campaign, seeking help in raising money. The commission’s executive director, Carol Williams, told Barker in a private letter last month that it would review his complaint Wednesday and decide whether to schedule a public hearing that could lead to a fine against Schodorf. But the commission made no announcement after Wednesday’s meeting.

Williams and commission members refused to discuss the matter with The Associated Press, in line with a policy of not commenting on complaints — or even confirming their existence — until a public hearing is set.

Barker said that without knowing the reasons behind the dismissal, he’s surprised because several lobbyists complained to him about the Schodorf posting on Facebook.