A Fine Kettle of Fish!

Well, this is a fine kettle of fish—and a perfect example of what happens when states sell their rights to the federal government. Look no further than the current kerfuffle between the feds and Governor Laura Kelly.

Democrat Governor Laura Kelly is flat-out refusing to provide ANY information to President Trump’s Department of Agriculture regarding Kansas recipients of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). For context, around 188,000 Kansans—roughly 6.3% of our population—receive SNAP.

Let’s be clear: 100% of SNAP benefits are paid for by the federal government. Kansas historically paid 50% of the administrative costs, but going forward that share will rise to 75%. So, if the feds fund the entire benefit program, why shouldn’t they have access to the recipient information they’ve requested? Obviously, Kansas has the data. Obviously, Washington writes thechecks. Why the stonewalling?

At the same time, Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab is refusing to provide the Trump DOJ with voter roll data—specifically, the last 4 digits of social security numbers and driver’s license numbers. This information was requested to verify Kansas’ compliance with federal election laws like HAVA (Help America Vote Act) and NVRA (National Voter RegistrationAct), both of which require states to maintain accurate voter rolls.

Let’s not forget: states administer federal elections, and Congress has increased federal oversight over the years. Kansas already holds this information. The federal government already has everyone’s social security number. So why not cooperate, as Indiana already has?

Notice the pattern here? Both Democrat Laura Kelly and Republican Scott Schwab refuse to comply with requests from the Trump administration. Different issues, same outcome.

And it doesn’t stop there:

1. Republican Senate President Ty Masterson and Democrat Laura Kelly worked together to pass the APEX bill, funneling nearly $1 billion to Panasonic in De Soto.
2. Former Governor, Republican Jeff Colyer, joined hands with Laura Kelly in supporting Star Bonds for stadiums—projects that benefit billionaires.
3. Republican Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt sided with Democrat Governor Laura Kelly in opposing the Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act.

On economic development and corporate welfare—remember the latest $50 billion in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the De Soto AI data center—there is zero daylight between Democrat Laura Kelly and Republican leadership.

And on refusing federal information requests, there’s also no difference between Kelly and Schwab. Go figure.

At the end of the day, Kansans deserve leaders who are accountable to the people—not politicians who hide behind party labels while cutting backroom deals and dodging transparency. That is why I am running, and why I would appreciate your donation of $100 or more, which will allow my voice to be heard on the KSGOP debate stage in January 2026.

Will you stand with me? Please consider contributing $100 or more today so my voice can be heard on the KSGOP debate stage in January 2026.

Charlotte O’Hara
Republican for Kansas Governor, 2026