By: Missy Leavitt
November 19, 2025
In an era where trust in America’s electoral process hangs by a thread, conservative Kansas patriots are still stepping up to reclaim the promise of fair, transparent, verifiable, and secure elections.
The high profile upcoming Kansas Reckoning event, set for Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Overland Park will be more than just a gathering, but rather is a clarion call for accountability, reform, and unyielding defense of our constitutional republic. This event comes just in time to rally locals prior to legislative session and the fast approaching 2026 elections.
Hosted by the grassroots organization Kansas Reckoning, this event features several speakers who have fearlessly championed election integrity, including former U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, election data analyst Seth Keshel, emceed by Jon Herold, founder of Badlands Media, and additional speakers are also promised.
With general admission tickets at just $50 and a VIP option at $200-including a post-event meet-and-greet, this is a “must attend” opportunity for conservatives to arm themselves with truth and strategy. As we reflect on the few victories in Kansas election law, we steel ourselves for the future battles. Kansas Reckoning 2025 stands as a vital forum to expose serious election concerns and forge actionable paths forward.
For conservative Christians in Kansas, it’s a call for spiritual and civic renewal; for policymakers, it’s a direct line to the passionate base driving the liberty momentum.
Let’s dive into the keynote speakers and why their voices and this gathering matter more now than ever.
MATT GAETZ: The Unyielding Trump Ally
Few figures embody the fierce conservatism that defines the Trump era like Matt Gaetz. A former congressman from Florida, serving in the U.S. House from 2017 to 2024. Gaetz has built a reputation as a relentless advocate for many America First policies and while in congress maintained a very high rating from Heritage Action. His youthful energy was a battering ram at every turn to further conservative policies.
On election integrity Gaetz has been a bulldog in the foxhole so-to-speak; a staunch voice after 2020 for the most notable election issues. Matt stood at the forefront for mandatory audits, often drew attention to the mail ballot harvesting, and called out the election data being stored in China through Konnech. He sponsored bills for proof of citizenship and championed investigations and legal strategy directly in the oval office with President Trump. This is quite the laundry list compared to the majority of other “conservative” republican politicians, when looking at the full scope of election policy issues.
Just for some throwback fun, here is a link to an interview with Gaetz and Marjory Taylor Greene following January 6th.
Go to about the 7 minute mark where he discusses election integrity.
Expect Gaetz to deliver a no-holds-barred speech with his common firebrand approach! I can tell you personally I won’t miss it. As Kansas enters the 2026 election cycle there seems to be limited enthusiasm surrounding candidates. I expect this event to be a refreshing and upbeat conservative gathering, far exceeding the usual lackluster rehearsed campaign-trail meetups.
PASTOR LORENZO SEWELL: From Gang Streets to the RNC Stage, a Warrior for Faith and Fair Votes
Pastor Sewell represents the redemptive power of faith in action -a former gang leader turned senior pastor of New Bethel Church in Detroit, since 2015. Born in 1981, Sewell’s journey from violence of the streets to a national spotlight is a testament to God’s grace. Marked by his founding of community outreach programs, his passion earned him a prime slot at the 2024 Republican National Convention, where he prayed for the national healing and unity under Trump.
In a crowning achievement, Sewell delivered the invocation at President Trump’s January 20, 2025, inauguration, a moment he credits to divine purpose and his tireless work mobilizing Black voters in Michigan -a state Trump flipped thanks in part to Sewell’s grassroots evangelism.
Sewell’s crusade for election integrity is deeply rooted in his belief that “the root of democracy is election integrity.” Partnering with activists like Ramon Jackson, Sewell has called for justice in urban election systems, arguing that true equity demands verifiable votes.
For Kansas’s conservative Christians, Sewell’s presence is a rallying cry, blending biblical mandates for stewardship with civic duty to protect the franchise God entrusted to us.
SETH KESHEL: The Data Driven Veteran Exposing Election Anomalies
In the shadowy world of voter data, Seth Keshel stands as a modern-day sentinel, wielding spreadsheets like a sword against fraud. A former Army intelligence officer and self-taught election forecaster, Keshel rose to prominence post 2020 by developing proprietary models that map turnout anomalies with precision. These models accurately predicted Trump’s 2024 swing state wins despite media mockery sessions.
His work has been hailed by conservatives for revealing patterns of over-registration and under audited precincts that erode public confidence. Keshel’s accomplishments in election integrity are top in the movement. He has headlined security seminars nationwide, training volunteers to spot red flags in local rolls.
Politico recently wrote a “fan piece” -insert sarcasm, -about Seth’s reported appointment to Trump’s election integrity unit in the Office of Strategy within DHS. With such a key role in election safeguards, Keshel continues to combat irregularities, advocating for chain-of-custody protocols and real-time fraud detection.
As media critics use the worn-out label of “election denier” to truth seekers, he is a validator, as his forecasts integrate potential fraud factors to deliver unvarnished realities. At the Reckoning, Keshel will equip Kansas attendees with tools to audit their own counties.
Find one of his early 2026 prediction analyses here.
JON HEROLD: Emceeing the Charge with Badlands Media’s Bold Voice
Rounding out the lineup as emcee is Jon Herold, the dynamic host of Badlands Media’s flagship podcast, where he dissects political theatre with wit and unfiltered conservatism. A rising star in alternative media, Herold exploded onto the scene post 2020, building his following through livestreams that champion Trump policies and expose media bias. His platform has amplified election integrity discussions alongside numerous guest speakers.
Herold’s accomplishments include fostering a community of informed conservative shows to include my very favorite – “Why We Vote”, every Friday on Rumble. Hosted by journalists Canncon and AsheInAmerica, episodes blend deep dive analysis with calls to action, proving that entertainment and enlightenment can coexist in the fight for truth.
As emcee, he’ll keep the energy going, transitioning every speaker’s message for the heartland crowd
I am excited to highlight this event as a Christian Kansas conservative because faith, policy, and grassroots power has been my personal passion, and this event is all of that packed into one! Pastor Sewell’s testimony reminds us that defending elections is stewardship of God’s gift of self-governance, echoing Proverbs 29:2; “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice.”
In a state where faith drives 70% of the GOP voters, Kansas Reckoning offers this great opportunity to empower believers to merge pulpit and precinct revitalization.
Policymakers eyeing attendance will find direct engagement with hundreds of fired-up constituents who delivered Kansas’s red wave in 2024.
In an age of political disconnect, showing up here signals to the base: “We’re in the trenches with you.”
After years of defeat at the polls in Johnson County, isn’t it time for everyone, from the grassroots to elected officials and party leadership, to work together, around a topic that the future of our Republic depends on?
Tickets can be purchased below or by using the QR code on the Flyer.
I hope to see you there!
https://kansasreckoning.com/events/reckoning-2025
