Third-party activists claiming leadership of No Labels Kansas object to blockade on candidacies
TOPEKA — Kris Van Meteren and David Miller submitted paperwork to represent the No Labels Kansas political party in bids for statewide office.
Van Meteren sought affirmation of his nomination for secretary of state, while Miller requested his candidacy for insurance commissioner be recognized by Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Van Meteren and Miller are former Republicans.
Neither are likely to be confirmed as nominees of No Labels Kansas, which was formally dissolved by the secretary of state in May at the request of the political party’s officers who were recognized by the state. The Secretary of State’s Office didn’t immediately block the candidacies of Miller and Van Meteren, but warned their filings would be rejected once the Monday filing deadline passed.
“We expected it. That’s why we went to court,” Van Meteren said. “I am a big believer in the First Amendment and making sure that everyone has an opportunity to have their say if they wish to participate in our political process.”
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