J.R. for Kansas

Thank you for supporting J.R. Claeys

Tue, 03 Aug 2010

Thank you for supporting my campaign.

I call on all Republicans to rally behind our nominees and support Republicans 100% as we march toward November. In the Secretary of State race, each candidate conducted themselves with honor and focused on ideas. I am proud to support our party's nominee for Kansas Secretary of State.

To take back our state from appointed Democrats in November we will need all Republicans to unite today behind our candidates. Together, we can sweep the capital clean.

Claeys Campaign Releases New TV Ad, entitled "Photo ID"

Mon, 26 Jul 2010

Salina, Kans. -- Republican J.R. Claeys, Kansas Secretary of State candidate, released new TV ad today. The ad titled "Photo ID" describes J.R.'s plan for securing Kansas elections with Photo ID and registration security procedures.

Claeys is a certified international elections advisor with experience securing polling places with voter identification and registration security procedures that protect the integrity of the ballot.

"Our next Secretary of State will be charged with implementing voter identification procedures," said Claeys. "Kansans need a chief elections officer with experience putting these procedures into practice on the ground."

Claeys Campaign Releases First TV Ad, entitled "Kansas"

Sat, 17 Jul 2010

Republican J.R. Claeys, Kansas Secretary of State candidate, released his first TV ad over the weekend. The ad titled "Kansas" describes J.R.'s Kansas roots, as well as his work in small business advocacy and elections.

"It is important that we have a Secretary of State that has experience with the issues that affect small businesses," said Claeys. "In these tough economic times we don't need to create more hurdles for businesses that we are counting on to be job creators."

As the CEO of a national business association, Claeys advocated for reducing the regulatory and paperwork burden placed on small businesses across America.

Claeys Campaigning Across Kansas

Sun, 20 Jun 2010

Republican J.R. Claeys, Kansas Secretary of State candidate, is sharing his ideas for how he can improve the Secretary of State's office in cities and towns across Kansas through Election Day on August 3rd. Claeys is meeting with supporters to discuss cutting red tape for small businesses and securing our vote with photo voter identification at the polls.

Claeys Makes SOS Run Official in Salina

Wed, 09 Jun 2010

J.R. Claeys, Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, officially filed for the office today at the Secretary of State's office in Topeka after completing the filing paperwork at the county clerk's office in his hometown of Salina.

Claeys is an international elections observer who has worked to prevent voter fraud through the use of voter identification and registration security procedures in countries recovering from civil war and grappling with voter fraud.

"I've seen the impact of these policies on the ground," said Claeys. "I've verified vote counts for accuracy, implemented voter identification programs and advised elections commissions on ways to improve voter security and access."

A Candidate Serving as a Voice for Kansas' Small Businesses

Thu, 15 Apr 2010

Economic recovery will not be found in the multi-billion dollar boondoggles handed down from the federal government. It will not be found in corporate bailouts where the federal government picks the winners and losers. Instead, this economic recovery, like so many in our nation's history, will be found in the spirit of America's 20 million small businesses -- businesses who employ over half of America's workforce and are responsible for the majority of private-sector job growth in our country.

Claeys to Speak at Tax Day Tea Party Rallies

Sat, 10 Apr 2010

Salina, Kans. - J.R. Claeys, Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, will attend and speak at several tax day tea parties across Kansas on April 15.

"I'm running for the Republican nomination for Kansas Secretary of State to cut red tape for small business, to grow more jobs and make doing business easier for Kansans. I will run free and fair elections and fight for a Voter ID law and registration security procedures to clean up our voter rolls," said Claeys.

Claeys Campaign Statement on Yet Another Appointed Democrat

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Salina, Kans. -- J.R. Claeys, businessman and Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, released the following statement regarding the appointment of Democrat Chris Biggs:

"The office of Secretary of State is one of Kansas' most important elected positions. The Secretary of State is responsible with performing two roles absolutely vital to the proper functioning of state government - supervising our elections and processing every business filing in the State.

Photo ID Will Secure Our Vote

Mon, 25 Jan 2010
Photo identification presented at the polling place when receiving a ballot is the best available procedure to ensure accuracy and security while protecting citizens’ right to vote.

Several states have implemented weaker forms of voter identification and I fear Kansas may follow. These weaker forms allow for utility bills or a piece of mail to serve as valid identification at a polling place. The requirements vary, but the national law allows for more than 15 forms, including cable bills and telephone bills.

Claeys Reports Over $285,000 On Hand For August Primary

Mon, 11 Jan 2010
Salina, Kans. -- J.R. Claeys, Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, today reported over $285,000 on hand for the August primary contest.

Claeys Advises Elections Commission

Tue, 08 Dec 2009
La Paz, Bolivia -- J.R. Claeys, Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State and Certified International Observer, will participate in an elections observation mission to Bolivia for their December presidential elections.

International Elections Observation Mission: Day Six

Mon, 07 Dec 2009
Voter ID and registration security were effective at preventing several types of fraud on election day in Bolivia. Only scattered reports of attempted double-voting occurred and very few people were turned away for lack of appropriate documentation.

International Elections Observation Mission: Day Five

Sun, 06 Dec 2009
The streets of La Paz have filled with Morales loyalists. We were outside the presidential palace when Morales emerged to declare victory. The early results were possible due to the electronic voting system that was used at the polls. The final official results will be known late tonight.

International Elections Observation Mission: Day Four

Sat, 05 Dec 2009
Today we visited with party leaders and visited the presidential palace and legislature in La Paz. Since it is Saturday many of our prior meetings from the week we were detained in Santa Cruz could not be rescheduled. But with the election tomorrow, party leaders are working diligently to win seats in the National Congress. The polling may show Evo Morales winning an easy victory, but all the competing parties are looking for wins to hold power in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Currently, Morales' socialist party does not control the Senate.

International Elections Observation Mission: Day Three

Fri, 04 Dec 2009
We landed safely in La Paz about an hour ago. It is about 2:00 a.m. in Bolivia and we have spent the last 20 hours detained in Santa Cruz. The delayed entry caused all of our Friday meetings to be cancelled as we dealt with being allowed to leave for the capital city.