Kansas GOP Strategist's Attempt to Hijack No Labels Party Foiled

Kris Van Meteren's self-appointment as party chair and candidate nominations invalidated by state officials.

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab rejected Van Meteren's nominations, citing false impersonation of a party officer.
Van Meteren attempted to nominate his wife and a Democratic senator without their consent under the No Labels party.
No Labels' national leadership confirmed Van Meteren had no legitimate claim to the party's Kansas branch.
The incident has raised questions about potential loopholes in Kansas election laws for third-party candidates.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has been asked to review the case for possible criminal prosecution.