Monday, May 18th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Scott Paradise
(913) 485-9266
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Salina, Kans. -- J.R. Claeys, Republican Candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, issued the following statement regarding current Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh's recently-announced online voter registration system:

"During the 2010 Elections, voters across the State will make critical decisions on several issues ranging from growing the Kansas economy and creating good-paying Kansas jobs to securing our most important constitutional liberty -- the right to vote.


It's important that every Kansan have their voice heard in the upcoming elections, and this new registration program -- which will require only a computer, internet connection and a valid driver's license -- will encourage more Kansans to become involved in the electoral process.

Kansas' next Secretary of State must do everything possible to grow the Kansas economy and secure our vote, and increasing civic participation is a great first step in this process."

--J.R. Claeys

Claeys has released a detailed plan to prevent voter fraud in Kansas called "Securing Our Vote." The plan is available online at www.JoinJR.com.


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ABOUT J.R. CLAEYS
J.R. Claeys is a fifth-generation Kansan born and raised in Salina, Kans. He is seeking the Republican nomination for Kansas Secretary of State in the primary election on August 3, 2010. Claeys graduated from Kansas State University, worked as a fundraiser for the Repubican National Committee and served as CEO of a major national business organization. He is a longtime volunteer and serves as a certified international elections observer. Claeys currently lives in Salina and owns a small business that helps nonprofit organizations with their fundraising efforts. Continuing his commitment to Republican causes, Claeys serves on the executive board of the Kansas Young Republicans. For more information, visit www.JRClaeys.com.