Today, we’re publishing candidates’ responses to the following question:
The top issue for many Post readers remains candidates’ stances on the 2020 election, which former President Trump continues to claim without evidence was stolen from him. That has played out in Johnson County with a years-long and ultimately fruitless investigation by the current sheriff into local election procedures. Many of our readers express concern that that investigation has sown distrust in local elections. Do you believe President Biden won the 2020 election fair and square? Do you trust and have confidence in county and state election systems? If elected, would you support legislation that, in any way, would modify or place new restrictions on voting in Kansas?
Below are the answers the Post received from candidates on the issue:
District 7
Dave Dannov (Republican)
I believe our nation’s election system works and is effective and I believe that President Biden won the election in accordance with the electoral college. In Kansas, I believe we have a fair balance of access to voting and processes to avoid fraud.
Ethan Corson (Democratic, incumbent)
I believe without question that President Biden won the 2020 election fair and square. I have complete confidence in our county and state election systems, as regular audits have time and again demonstrated the security of our elections.
In the Senate, I have consistently spoken out and voted against every attempt to make voting more difficult. I have opposed attempts to ban ballot drop boxes, end the three-day grace period, make voter registration harder, and require hand counting of all ballots.
Instead of restricting voting, I have sponsored measures to make voting more accessible, including legislation to enact same-day voter registration, increase the number of days of early voting, and allow 16-year-olds to register to vote when they get their driver’s license and then be automatically placed on the voting rolls when they turn 18.
