the 2022 Kansas Attorney General election, Kobach defeated two other GOP candidates—state legislator Kellie Warren and former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi—to become the party nominee for AG. In a campaign somewhat toned down from his previous showy, controversial campaigns, Kobach nevertheless, again, talked (less) about illegal immigration, and repeated his desire to tighten voting procedures, making undocumented claims of voter fraud (repudiated by fellow Republican, Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, the state's top election official). He also vowed to establish a team in the Kansas Attorney General's office dedicated to suing President Biden and his administration. In the general election, Kobach faced novice Democrat politician Chris Mann, a former police officer, prosecutor, and state securities regulator, who is an attorney in private practice. While attacking Kobach’s professional competency, Mann promised to run the AG's office in a non-political manner, and focus on public safety concerns and consumer protection. Mann initially raised more campaign funds than Kobach, drawing in $952,000 in campaign contributions since late July, while Kobach, in the same period, reported $465,000 raised. However, in his overwhelmingly Republican-dominated state, Kobach was narrowly elected to the post November 8, 2022, with 51% of the vote (to Mann's 49%). Political positions Kobach initially came to prominence in U.S. politics over his hardline views on immigration, and his involvement in the implementation of high-profile anti-immigration ordinances in various American towns. In October 2017, Kobach wrote a column in Breitbart News which said that immigrants commit a disproportionate share of crimes, and that the United States should limit the amount of immigrants admitted on a yearly basis. According to The Kansas City Star, the claims made in the article have "been debunked by numerous studies over multiple years. In fact, studies have found immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than people born in the U.S." To support his claims, Kobach cited a column by Peter Gemma, who is associated with white supremacist groups and the American Holocaust denial movement. Kobach identifies himself as a supporter the rights of gun owners including extending concealed carry rights down from age 21 to age 18, and believes school teachers, coaches, and staff should be allowed to carry guns. Kobach is against gun control. Kobach advocated for the Convention of States, and has frequently voiced his support for states' rights. Kobach supports strict abortion regulations and identifies as pro-life. He has also stated that he