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SECRETARY SCHWAB RESPONDS TO NOVEMBER ELECTION DELAY SUGGESTION

Thursday, July 30, 2020

TOPEKA – Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s July 30, suggestion of delaying the 2020 General Election.

"We are aware of the President’s comments and do not agree with the idea of delaying the November election. In Kansas, we have implemented measures to ensure the security and safety of the August and November elections. We respectfully ask the Kansas delegation to not support any delay to the November election. Now is not the time to act in fear but to show the world we are courageous."

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