Kansas AG Kobach Defends MAGA On Election Integrity Order

The latest presser from the top lawman in Kansas that aligns with the Commander-In-Chief . . . Check-it: 

Kobach joins coalition to defend executive order on election integrity

TOPEKA – (April 23, 2026) – Today, Kansas joined 10 other states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that would allow access to information that would verify voter registration lists against lawfare from left-wing activists.

On March 31, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14399, entitled “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” to assist the states in guarding their elections. Left-leaning activists and progressive states immediately challenged the order, claiming it represents a federal intrusion on state authority over elections. These nonsensical claims attempt to derail an opportunity for states like Kansas to work alongside the federal government on election integrity and to ensure voter rolls are accurate, secure, and up-to-date.

“When I served as Kansas Secretary of State, I sought this information for eight years. It is critical in preventing noncitizens from voting. Now, the Trump Administration is coming through to provide it,” Kobach said. “We will fight in court to ensure that this program remains in place.”

The Executive Order aims to enhance election security through two main initiatives. It mandates federal agencies to compile a "State Citizenship List" for state election officials, listing potential voters who are confirmed U.S. citizens, over 18, and residents of the state. Kansas and the other states are advocating for access to this list to ensure voter registration records are accurate.

Additionally, the order instructs the U.S. Postal Service to develop rules for mail-in and absentee ballots, improving their security and reliability. This includes using tracking barcodes on "Official Election Mail," allowing states to provide lists of eligible absentee voters, and prohibiting the transmission of ballots from unidentified individuals.

Kansas and the other states are fighting for access to these resources to guard the integrity of American elections. The Motion to Intervene was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. 

In addition to Kansas, attorneys general from Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas joined the filing.

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