The General Election in Bourbon County is next Tuesday, November 4.
With all the division in the country and our county, voting is a citizen’s chance to make a difference in election outcomes.
There are new districts and polling stations in the county.
“All voters were sent new registration cards in late July showing their polling place based on the new precincts,” Bourbon County Clerk Susan Walker said. “In addition, I put a notice out that the Bronson and Redfield locations were shut down to try to save costs in running the elections. Maps of the districts can be found at https://www.
Here is a screenshot of most of the map:
If there are any questions about the polling process, call the clerk’s office at 620. 223. 3800 Ext. 100.
There will also be a 1/2 cent sales tax vote on the ballot. To see how it is worded, see below.
Brad Matkin, Fort Scott City Manager, said at the candidate forum, the sales tax will make the existing sales tax continue for infrastructure improvements. This tax includes tourists and visitors to the community, not just property owners. If any questions, contact Matkin at City Hall, 620.223.0550.
SALES TAX QUESTION
Shall the following be adopted?
Shall the City of Fort Scott, Kansas be authorized to impose a one-half percent (0.5%) City-wide retailers’ sales tax (the “Sales Tax”), the proceeds of which shall be used for the purpose of financing the following costs and related expenditures:
(a) 80% of the proceeds for street improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes, and curb and gutter, and (b) 10% of the proceeds for Parks and
community facilities, and (c) 10% of the proceeds for Public Safety With the collection of the Sales Tax to commence on 7/1/2026; and to expire Ten (10) years after its commencement; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq.,as amended?,
To learn more about the candidates and see them answer questions, view the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Candidate forum on October 22, and streamed on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVObkFWb_vE
Below is a list of candidates who will appear on the ballo provided by the Bourbon County Clerk Susan Walker.
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
CITY COMMISSIONER (3 POSITIONS)
Dyllon Olson, 124 N Washington St, Fort Scott 66701
Garrett Knight, 215 S Barbee St, Fort Scott 66701
Kathryn Salsbury, 802 S Crawford, Fort Scott 66701
Tim Van Hoecke, 802 S Hill St, Fort Scott 66701
Julie Buchta, 1002 Burke St, Fort Scott 66701
CITY OF BRONSON
MAYOR (1 POSITION)
Josh Marlow, 212 Clay, Bronson 66716
CITY COUNCIL (2 POSITIONS)
Kelly Perry, 611 Orange Street, Bronson 66716
Lysa Long, 203 Line Rd, Bronson 66716
Sherri Tribble, 406 Charles St, Bronson 66716
Linda Sprague, 502 Randolph, Bronson 66716
CITY OF FULTON
MAYOR (1 POSITION)
Kathy Hurteau, 402 West Osage Street, Fulton 66738
Jessica Walters, 328 W Osage St, Fulton 66738
CITY COUNCIL (5 POSITIONS)
Janet Schill, 524 W Cedar St, Fulton 66738
Ronald Marsh, 223 N 4 th St, Fulton 66738
Lawrence Paddock, 608 Cedar Street, Fulton 66738
Caleb Jackson, 602 W Spruce St, Fulton 66738
CITY OF MAPLETON
MAYOR (1 POSITION)
Ronald “Buck” Burton, 228 East 7 th St, Mapleton 66754
Mike Hueston, 351 Bourbon, Mapleton 66754
CITY COUNCIL (2 POSITIONS)
Homer Wisdom, 507 N Bourbon, Mapleton 66754
CITY OF REDFIELD
MAYOR (1 POSITION)
Clarence Ed Guss, 301 Pine, Redfield 66769
CITY COUNCIL (2 POSITIONS)
Kirby Martin, 403 W 2 nd , Redfield 66769
Michael Beerbower, 402 W 3 rd Street, Redfield 66769
Jon Brown, 102 N Pine Street, Redfield 66769
CITY OF UNIONTOWN
MAYOR (1 POSITION)
No Candidate
CITY COUNCIL (2 POSITIONS)
Kyle Knight, 606 Sherman, Uniontown 66779
USD 234
BOARD MEMBER AT-LARGE (5 POSITIONS)
David J. Stewart, 772 190 th, Fort Scott 66701
Phil Jackson, 25 Golfview Dr, Fort Scott 66701
Rory Chaplin, 1764 215 th Street, Fort Scott 66701
Nick Barrows, 1607 South Crawford St, Fort Scott 66701
Robert Harrington, 1403 Horton, Fort Scott 66701
Mike Miles, 836 S Judson, Fort Scott 66701
USD 235
POSITION 4 (1 POSITION)
Brian Ray Stewart, 179 Soldier Rd, Bronson 66716
POSITION 5 (1 POSITION)
Edward Ramsey, 411 Kansas Rd, Uniontown 66779
Mike Mason, 978 60 th St, Uniontown 66779
POSITION 6 (1 POSITION)
Kolby Stock, 938 80 th Rd, Uniontown 66779
Kyle Knight, 606 Sherman, Uniontown 66779
Brent M. Smith, 763 95 th St, Redfield 66769
USD 248
POSITION 6 (1 POSITION)
Kelly Peak, 60 West Lake Road, Farlington 66734
USD 346
POSITION 6 (1 POSITION)
Ketturah “Kitty” Rhynerson, 2303 Farris Rd, Blue Mound 66010
SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT
BOARD MEMBER (2 POSITIONS)
Dennis Fry, 267 130 th Street, Fort Scott 66701
Elli Milburn, 2518 Xylem Road, Fulton 66738
Gary Palmer, 1863 Eagle Rd, Fort Scott 66701
FSCC BOARD OF TRUSTEE (3 POSITIONS)
Chad Cosens, 1320 Marblecrest Dr, Fort Scott 66701
Destry Brown, 2108 Jayhawk Road, Fort Scott 66701
Marilyn J. Hoyt, DVM, PHD, 2422 242 nd Terrace, Fulton 66738
Joshua Baseley, 407 Lees Circle Dr. Apt 2A, Fort Scott 66701
Vince Loffredo, 844 195 th St, Fort Scott 66701
BOURBON COUNTY
DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER (1 POSITION)
Gregg Motley, 1904 Jayhawk Road, Fort Scott 66701, Republican
DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER (1 POSITION)
Mika Milburn-Kee, 2518 Xylem Road, Fulton 66738, Republican
VOTING PRECINCTS IN BOURBON COUNTY – PLEASE NOTE THAT POLLING PLACES HAVE CHANGED!!
It is hereby noted that the polls are open between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM at all the following locations:
1 st
,4 th
,5 th
,6 th Wards and Scott D1, D2, and D4 Townships– Community Christian Church, 1919 S. Horton, Fort Scott
Freedom D1, and D5, and Osage Townships, Fulton City – Fulton Community Building, 408 W. Osage, Fulton
2 nd
,3 rd ,7 th Wards and Drywood and Scott D3 and D5 Townships – Grace Baptist Church, 502 S. Margrave, Fort Scott
Franklin, Millcreek, Timberhill Townships and Mapleton City – Mapleton Community Building, 565 Eldora, Mapleton
East Marion, Marmaton D2 and D4, Pawnee, West Marion and Walnut Townships and Bronson, Redfield, and Uniontown Cities–
Uniontown City Hall, 206 Sherman St., Uniontown
VOTER REGISTRATION:
You may register to vote at any of the following locations during their regular business hours: the Office of the
County Clerk, or online www.bourboncountyks.org ; any City Clerk’s office; Department of Motor Vehicles; SRS
offices.
DEADLINE TO CHANGE PARTY: KSA 25-3304(b) The deadline for party affiliation changes was October 14, 2025 at the end of
the business day. Party affiliation changes will be accepted and processed after December 1, 2025. If you still desire to update or
change your party affiliation, you may do so after December 1, 2025 by filling out a new voter registration.
CLOSING OF REGISTRATION BOOKS: Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2310 & K.A.R 7-23-4 Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day
of October 2025, registration books for the City/School General Election will close at the end of the business day. The books will
remain closed until the day following the General Election.
ADVANCE VOTING by MAIL: K.S.A. 25-1123 Any registered voter is eligible to vote by Advance Ballot, beginning Wednesday,
October 15, 2025. The last day to request an advanced ballot by mail application is Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
APPLY FOR ADVANCE BALLOT: K.S.A. 25-1122(e)(4). Applications for Advance Ballots are available at the Bourbon County
Clerk/Election Office or by calling (620) 223-3800 Ext. 100. A printable application for an Advance Ballot is available on the county
website www.bourboncountyks.org or Kansas Secretary of State website www.kssos.org.
RETURNING ADVANCE BALLOTS: KSA 25-1132 In Person: Ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day to any
Polling Location within the County or to the County Election Office, Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave. Fort Scott, KS 66701. By Mail:
Ballot must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Election Day) and received in County Election Office by Friday,
November 7, 2025.
EARLY VOTING: Voters are able to vote in advance in the Commission Room at Bourbon County Courthouse began October 20 and will end Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM. (Noon).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Per KSA 25-2908 All Voters must provide Valid Photo Identification (Drivers’ License, Military ID, Kansas
College ID, Kansas ID or other qualifying ID card) to Vote. For a list of accepted identification and additional information go to
www.gotvoterid.com or call 1.800.262.vote (8683).
PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION: K.S.A 25-4411(b) & 25-4610(b) A Public Demonstration of the Clear Ballot Election Software will
be held Friday October 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bourbon County Courthouse. The final testing of the Clear Ballot Election
Software will be held Friday November 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bourbon County Courthouse.
CANVASS: KSA 25-3101, 3104 & 3107 Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00AM in the Commission Room of the Bourbon County
Courthouse.
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of June 2025.
/s/Susan Walker, Bourbon Clerk/Election Officer