Bourbon County Attorney James Crux has issued a letter today, May 12, 2026, finding that a recall petition filed against County Commissioner Samuel Tran meets all statutory requirements and is in proper order.
The petition alleges “Failure to Perform Required Duties” as the grounds for recall. Specifically, it alleges that Commissioner Tran failed to comply with Kansas statutes regarding the passing of a budget in 2025, in violation of K.S.A. 79-2934. The letter notes that this violation was reported in a 2025 audit presented in May of 2026.
In his review, Crux cited several Kansas statutes governing the recall process, including K.S.A. 25-4320, which outlines the requirements a recall petition must contain, and K.S.A. 25-4322, which establishes the County Attorney’s duty to determine the sufficiency of such a petition.
The County Attorney found that the stated basis of failure to perform required duties was alleged with sufficient particularity and contains a nexus to the duties of County Commissioner. However, the letter also notes that the truth or falsity of the grounds must still be determined by the electorate.
The full letter from the County Attorney is available below.
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