Things going on in the background…

Posted on by Kevin Mark Smith

Fear not, campaign supporters. Lots of things going on in the background that are exciting, including new endorsements. In the meantime, we are now able to ask for financial help. It takes anywhere from $25k to $60k to pay for a campaign, which covers advertising expenses, yard signs, flyers, mailers, etc. so whatever you can do to help is greatly appreciated. Here’s the link with contribution limits.

All contributions have to be via check made out to “Kevin Mark Smith for Judge,” address is 1502 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. No cash contributions permitted under Kansas law.

Thanks in advance for the support.

More supporters!

Posted on by Kevin Mark Smith

I neglected to include Mr. Steve Ariagno on yesterday’s list of lawyers supporting my campaign. Also, I just received word from Ms. Dana Milby, a well-respected debt collection and bankruptcy lawyer in Wichita, that she’s on board.

Thanks to everyone supporting my campaign. The official letter announcing my candidacy to the bar as well as a call to action will be sent the second to third week of August. I will also post it on this and my Facebook web pages.

Endorsements so far…

Posted on by Kevin Mark Smith

The campaign is proceeding at a harried pace. So far, I already have quite a few attorneys willing to sign our campaign announcement letter that will go out the first or second week of August. So far, here’s the lawyers that are signing:

First, the committee members:

Richard Peckham, Committee Treasurer

James Spencer of Hinkle Law Firm LLC

Mitch Herren of Hinkle Law Firm LLC

David Bengston of Stinson Leonard Street

Mike Kennalley of Stinson Leonard Street

Second, endorsing attorneys:

Patrick Blanchard of Young Bogle McCausland Wells and Blanchard

Alec Nguyen

Craig Robinson

Steve Wagle

Steve House

Knute Fraser

Peter Hagan

Dan Giroux

Charlie O’Hara

Jack Peggs

Helenna Bird

Don Riley

This is just the start. I’m very encouraged that every one I talked to this week was supportive. A couple were uncomfortable agreeing to sign our letter while Judge Henderson’s situation was still unclear, but even these were willing to talk after we get more clarity after Judge Henderson’s August ethics hearing. Also, the above lawyers are mostly those I bumped into this week while appearing at various courts, so there will be many more added next week, and the campaign committee members will also be talking to a few of their colleagues. The list will grow exponentially!

To say I’m please with the campaign’s progress is an understatement. It’s apparent that everyone wants a judge who will bring honor and respect to the position. I am humbled that so many Kansas attorneys believe that I will be that person for Division 24.