“…A county conducting a recount may not substitute ballot images for the original paper ballots, unless the person requesting the recount specifically requests such substitution in a county that uses optical scanning equipment or electronic or electromechanical voting systems,” the opinion reads.
TOPEKA –
–Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation declaring September 19, 2023, Kansas Voter Registration Day. This aligns with the National Voter Registration Day events taking place across the United States. The goal is to reach Kansans who either haven’t yet registered to vote, or simply need to update their registration due to things like a move or name change, by engaging communities through this statewide, single-day event.
On September 19, the State Library, along with libraries and community organizations across the state, will host events encouraging voter registration. Leah Grote, a reference librarian at the State Library, attended a Federal Depository Library Program training on voter engagement and learned about NVRD initiatives from other state libraries. “I thought Kansas should have an initiative like that too,” Grote said. “I’ve worked to create a webpage with information and resources Kansans need to register to vote and host their own registration drives. Our hope is that this initiative will inspire people across the state to make sure they are registered and to help others register to vote.”
Nationally, the holiday has helped more than 5 million Americans register to vote through the collective efforts of thousands of volunteers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, libraries, election officials, and citizens just like you. Kansas Voter Registration Day is about building community while building democracy–together. Kansans are welcome to visit the State Library on Kansas Voter Registration Day to register or check their registration and pick up NVRD stickers in English, Spanish and Vietnamese (while they last).
Resources for individuals and community organizations, and the full text of the Governor’s proclamation, can be found at kslib.info/1523/National-
On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. the Bourbon County Republicans will meet at their Fair Booth at the Merchants Bldg.
Submitted by Deb Martin, Correspondence Secretary
Please join Bourbon County Democrats as they hold a social meeting on Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at 702 S. Crawford in Fort Scott.
The following is the list of cities, schools and K-State Extension candidates who filed for by the June 1st deadline in Bourbon County, provided by Clerk Jennifer Hawkins.
“There will not be a primary election this year, so all qualified candidates will be on the ballot in November,” Hawkins said.
City of Fort Scott Commission
Redfield Council Member
Bronson Council Member
Uniontown Council Member
Southwind Extension District
Fort Scott USD 234 Board Member
Uniontown USD 235 Board Member
Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees
The members of the Bourbon County Democratic party will meet on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. in Gunn Park Shelter House #2.
Kansas Senator Ethan Corson will be updating on the latest Kansas legislation.
Interested parties are invited to attend.
Please join Bourbon County Democrats s on Sunday May 21st at 2:00 p.m. for their month meeting.
Bourbon County Democrats are serving breakfast or brunch on Saturday, May 6th on Skubitz Plaza at the Farmers Market from 8 – Noon.
They will serve fresh coffee or bottled water, fresh fruit, and a choice of fresh-baked Coffee Cake–all for $5.
Note:They will deliver in town. For delivery or more information, call 620 215 1505.
They also invite you to bring a lawn chair, if you wish to come, eat, and socialize!
