Primary election results for secretary of state, attorney general and state treasurer; few contested House races in Douglas County area

Kansas voters cast primary ballots on a number of state-level offices on Tuesday night, including for secretary of state, attorney general and state treasurer.

With about 74% of precincts reporting at approximately 10:30 p.m., Republican Scott Schwab, of Overland Park, had 56% of the vote to be the party’s nominee for secretary of state, while Republican challenger Mike Brown, also of Overland Park, had 44%. Schwab is seeking a second term as secretary of state. There is no contested Democratic primary for secretary of state. Jeanna Repass, of Overland Park, is the lone Democrat to file for the position.

In the race for the Republican nomination for attorney general, three candidates are vying to replace Derek Schmidt, who is not seeking reelection due to his campaign for governor. Kris Kobach, of Lecompton, had 41% of the vote as of about 10:30 p.m. while Kellie Warren, of Leawood, had 38%. Tony Mattivi, of Topeka, had 21%. There is no contested Democratic primary for attorney general. Chris Mann, of Lawrence, is the lone Democratic candidate.

The race for the Republican nomination for state treasurer was evenly split as of 10:30 p.m. Two Republicans are vying to take on Lynn Rogers, the Democratic incumbent, in the November general election. Steven Johnson, of Assaria, and Caryn Tyson, of Parker, both had 50% of the vote as of 10:30 p.m.

Few Kansas House races in the Douglas County area were contested this primary season. In two that were, Johnson County resident Adam Turk had a large lead over Douglas County resident Bob Parsons in the Republican primary for Kansas House Seat 117, which represents parts of Eudora, rural eastern Douglas County and portions of western Johnson County. Those results were with about 75% of precincts reporting in the race.

Also Carrie Barth of Baldwin City had a sizable lead over Wellsville resident and incumbent state legislator Mark Samsel in Kansas House District No. 5, which represents Baldwin City and portions of Douglas, Franklin, Miami and Johnson counties. Barth had 2,200 votes to Samsel’s 1,180 with about 68% of precincts reporting.