Bourbon County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins provided the official Bourbon County election results, which can be viewed in the attachment below.
A three-way tie for Mapleton City Council was determined by lot on November 20, she noted.
To view the official tally:
Submitted by Jennifer Hawkins, Bourbon County Clerk.
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
CITY COMMISSION FORT SCOTT (Vote for 3)
| Tracy Dancer | 500 |
| Matthew Wells | 489 |
| Dyllon Olson | 363 |
| Joshua Baseley | 304 |
| Harold “Pete” Allen | 304 |
| Edwin Woellhof | 260 |
| Margaret P. Cummings | 257 |
| Janice Allen | 173 |
| Barbara Ann Rawlins | 134 |
| Write-in | 14 |
| Write-in | 6 |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Cosens | 3 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Malone | 2 |
| [Write-in] Joseph Kaveh | 2 |
| [Write-in] Bluto | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brad Makin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Deb McCoy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Elmer Fudd | 1 |
| [Write-in] James Spears | 1 |
| [Write-in] James W. Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Johnathan Bowman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kevin W. Davidson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Minnie Mouse | 1 |
| [Write-in] Olive Oil | 1 |
| [Write-in] Scott Hunsaker | 1 |
| [Write-in] Skitch Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tiffnie Spears | 1 |
BRONSON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| Michael Stewart | 44 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| Write-in | 27 |
| Write-in | 19 |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Christy O’Brien | 20 |
| [Write-in] Kayla Greenway | 18 |
| [Write-in] Ellen Harper | 2 |
| [Write-in] John Stokes | 2 |
| [Write-in] Kelly Perry | 2 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doris Decker | 1 |
| [Write-in] Terry Johnston | 1 |
FULTON MAYOR (Vote for 1)
| Write-in | 32 |
| [Write-in] Misty Adams | 16 |
| [Write-in] Pedro Morillo | 14 |
| [Write-in] Chris Anderson | 2 |
FULTON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 5)
| Write-in | 31 |
| Write-in | 31 |
| Write-in | 29 |
| Write-in | 29 |
| Write-in | 28 |
| [Write-in] Lawrence Paddock | 29 |
| [Write-in] Ronald Marsh | 25 |
| [Write-in] Stephanie Smith | 20 |
| [Write-in] Steve Doucet | 18 |
| [Write-in] Martin Becerra | 16 |
| [Write-in] Pedro Morillo | 12 |
| [Write-in] Randy Beckford | 12 |
| [Write-in] Karen Paddock | 11 |
| [Write-in] Caleb Jackson | 2 |
| [Write-in] Daryl Adams | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Laurie Daly | |
| [Write-in] Robert Durbin | |
UNIONTOWN CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| Danea Esslinger | 70 |
| Write-in | 21 |
| Write-in | 17 |
| Write-in | 0 |
| [Write-in] Bradley Stewart | 16 |
| [Write-in] Mary Pemberton | 15 |
| [Write-in] Kyle Knight | 2 |
| [Write-in] Bill Griffin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bill Marlow | 1 |
| [Write-in] Frank Johnson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Josh Hartman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mary Pillion | 1 |
REDFIELD CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| L.D. Morrison | 17 |
| Brandy Corriston | 16 |
| Write-in | 9 |
| Write-in | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
| [Write-in] Mel Hunt | 4 |
| [Write-in] Jeff Reed | 2 |
| [Write-in] Jeff Beerbower | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Rick Graham | 1 |
MAPLETON CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3)
| Write-in | 12 |
| Write-in | 7 |
| Write-in | 6 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hueston | 6 |
| [Write-in] Nate Burton | 5 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Taylor Northcutt | 5 |
| [Write-in] Woody Brown | 5 |
| [Write-in] Alice Meyric | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Holl | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Ross | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Blevins Sr. | 1 |
USO 234 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| James Wood | 1,012 |
| Joe Wimmer | 463 |
| Scott Center | 181 |
| Write-in | 13 |
| [Write-in] Rob Hassig | 2 |
| [Write-in] Arthur Houser | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bert | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Danny Brown | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Lindsay Hill | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Phil Jackson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Quick Draw | 1 |
| [Write-in] William Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 1 |
USO 234 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| Mike Miles | 1,392 |
| Write-in | 56 |
| [Write-in] Anyone Else | 3 |
| [Write-in] Danny Brown | 3 |
| [Write-in] Emily Hill | 3 |
| [Write-in] Mickey Mouse | 3 |
| [Write-in] Joe Wimmer | 2 |
| [Write-in] Kellye Barrows | 2 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Martha Jane Gentry | 2 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Judy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Malone | 1 |
| [Write-in] Amy Hixon | 1 |
| [Write-in] Anne Dare | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Cosens | 1 |
| [Write-in] Danny Brown Jr. | 1 |
| [Write-in] Don Wood | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doug Hurd | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doug Ropp | 1 |
| [Write-in] Earnie | 1 |
| [Write-in] Gary Floyd | 1 |
| [Write-in] Gerald Hart | 1 |
| [Write-in] Harold Martin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jason Gorman | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Doe | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Kerr | 1 |
| [Write-in] Justin Meeks | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kevin Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Lisa Ward | 1 |
| [Write-in] Matt Noll | 1 |
| [Write-in] Matthew Park | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Nick Barrows | 1 |
| [Write-in] Norm Nation | 1 |
| [Write-in] Payton Coyan | 1 |
| [Write-in] Scott Center | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Davis | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Dick | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tracy Altic | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 7 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
USO 234 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| Doug Hurd | 833 |
| Aaron Judy | 715 |
| Robert Harrington | 117 |
| Write-in | 10 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 1 |
| [Write-in] Count Von Count | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Duck | 1 |
| [Write-in] Doug Ropp | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joe Blow | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kent Aiken | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Donahue Jr. | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Gorman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 1 |
USO 234 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Stewart Gulager | 863 |
| Payton Coyan | 771 |
| Write-in | 13 |
| [Write-in] Aaron Judy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Big Bird | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Charles Russell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Goofy | 1 |
| [Write-in] James W. Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Leachner | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Loyde | 1 |
| [Write-in] Robert Hassig | 1 |
| [Write-in] Tom Gorman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
USO 235 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| Troy Couchman | 444 |
| Write-in | 23 |
| [Write-in] Shawn Pritchett | 4 |
| [Write-in] Dane Clayton | 2 |
| [Write-in] Barry McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Holt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad McKinnis | 1 |
| [Write-in] Clint Walker | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kaley Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Hueston | 1 |
| [Write-in] Nelson Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Rhonda Hoener | 1 |
| [Write-in] Ryan Demott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Serena McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Seth Martin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Troy Couchman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 3 |
USO 235 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| Rhonda Hoener | 465 |
| Write-in | 24 |
| [Write-in] Edward Ramsey | 3 |
| [Write-in] Barry McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blake Reed | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Holt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Dale Griffiths | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jason Koch | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jason Sutterby | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Speer Sr. | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Kaley Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kelsey Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Matt Kelly | 1 |
| [Write-in] Micky Mouse | 1 |
| [Write-in] Randy McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Rhonda Hoener | 1 |
| [Write-in] Seth Martin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Travis M. Stewart | 1 |
| [Write-in] Will Bishop | 1 |
| [Write-in] Blank | 3 |
USO 235 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| Seth Martin | 272 |
| Kolby Stock | 270 |
| Write-in | 7 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chad Holt | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Lee Belle Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Hueston | 1 |
| [Write-in] Penelope Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Seth Martin | 1 |
USO 235 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Matt Kelly | 298 |
| Josh Hartman | 241 |
| Write-in | 8 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] David Elliott | 1 |
| [Write-in] Josh Marlow | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mark Hartman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Nelson Blythe | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Tony Bradbury | |
| [Write-in] Blank | |
USD 248 POSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| Henry Ashbacher | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 248 POSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| Roger L Breneman | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 248 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| David M Goble | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 248 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Lori Susann Johnson | 0 |
| Write-in | 0 |
USD 346 POSITION 3 (Vote for 1)
| Max Krull | 21 |
| Write-in | 2 |
| [Write-in] Martin Harvey | 2 |
USD 346 AT-LARGE POSITION (Vote for 1)
| Brent Paddock | 23 |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Shelley Collette | 1 |
SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT (Vote for 2)
| Trent Johnson | 1,569 |
| Deb Lust | 1,284 |
| Write-in | 30 |
| Write-in | 6 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 2 |
| [Write-in] Eric Knechtel | 2 |
| [Write-in] John Doe | 2 |
| [Write-in] Brandon Whisenhunt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brat Holder | 1 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Chris Anderson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Denise Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Don Woods | 1 |
| [Write-in] Donald Trump | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jamie Holeman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Janice Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jasmine Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joe Kaveh | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Dykstra | 1 |
| [Write-in] John Ericson | 1 |
| [Write-in] Justin Fountain | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mighty Mouse | 1 |
| [Write-in] Mike Donahue Jr. | 1 |
| [Write-in] Oscar | 1 |
| [Write-in] Pop Eye | 1 |
| [Write-in] Randy McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Serena McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] T. Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 7 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Vote for 3)
| Rhonda Bailey | 1,405 |
| Douglas Ropp | 1,242 |
| Chad McKinnis | 869 |
| Josh Jones | 694 |
| David Elliott | 650 |
| Roberta M. “Bert” Lewis | 552 |
| Robert Nelson | 474 |
| Kirk Hart | 380 |
| Write-in | 18 |
| Write-in | 4 |
| Bourbon County, 2023 C/5 General Election, Nov 07, 2023 Nov 9, 2023
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| Choice | Votes |
| Write-in | 1 |
| [Write-in] Batman | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brat Holder | 1 |
| [Write-in] Brian Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Bugs Bunny | 1 |
| [Write-in] Clark Kent | 1 |
| [Write-in] Deanne Wise | 1 |
| [Write-in] Deb McCoy | 1 |
| [Write-in] Denise Powell | 1 |
| [Write-in] Grover | 1 |
| [Write-in] James W. Dean | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joker | 1 |
| [Write-in] Jordan McDermed | 1 |
| [Write-in] Joseph Kaveh | 1 |
| [Write-in] Judy Earp | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kelsey Blythe | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kevin Allen | 1 |
| [Write-in] Kody Graham | 1 |
| [Write-in] Michael Hoyt | 1 |
| [Write-in] Randy McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Robin | 1 |
| [Write-in] Serena McAnulty | 1 |
| [Write-in] Invalid | 2 |
USO 235 PROPOSITION 1 (Vote for 1)
| No | 358 |
| Yes | 227 |
USO 235 PROPOSITION 2 (Vote for 1)
| No | 377 |
| Yes | 210 |
“As of the final unofficial report with all precincts reporting we had a total of 2,382 ballots cast out of 12,309 registered voters with a turnout of 19.35% which is better than the last city/school election where there was only 14.54% of turnout,” Jennifer Hawkins, the Bourbon County Clerk said. “We had 28 workers spread throughout the seven polling sites this year.”
“The official results will not be available until after the provisional ballots are determined at canvass next week,” she said.
The following are the unofficial Bourbon County Election Results,taken from the county’s Facebook page.
6th Grade- 6th grade students would move across the street to become a part of the JH. This was the most efficient use of space and programming. It will increase opportunities for these students while creating the needed space at WBE to address their needs there without having to add on with additional new construction.”
‘The proposed USD 235 Bond Issue qualifies for State-Aide,” according to the district’s Facebook page on Nov.1. “If our bond is approved, the State will pay for 32% of the overall cost. If approved, the district will also apply for FEMA funding related to the storm shelters. If awarded, it would cover 50% of the cost of those storm shelters at WBE and UJH/HS.”
Other District Improvements, Not on the Bond Issue-The Community Walking Trail
Eden also provided an update on the walking trail around the school that is used by the community as well.
Early voting for the November 7 election begins today.
“If anybody would like to receive a mailed advance ballot, they may complete an application and return it to our office by October 31, 2023,” Bourbon County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins said.
One can vote at the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National, in the early voting availability.
Today and tomorrow, Oct. 27, one can vote from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the courthouse.
Saturday, October 28 votes can be cast from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and Monday, October 30 until November 3 from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the courthouse.
There will be voting availability on Saturday, November 4, and then on Monday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the courthouse.
Election day is November 7 and the community can then vote in places closer to their neighborhood. See the list below of polling places in the county.
Candidates for the Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees:
Vote for three or less:
Ronda Bailey, Douglas Ropp, David Elliott, Kirk Hart, Roberta “Bert” Lewis, Robert Nelson, Josh Jones and Chad McKinnis.
Fort Scott City Commissioners, vote for three or less:
Joshua Baseley, Edwin Woelhof, Janice Allen, Harold Pete Allen, Tracy Dancer, Margaret Cummings, Matthew Wells, Dyllon Olson, Barbara Ann Rawlins.
No candidates have filed for the city councils of Mapleton and Fulton, and none for the mayor of Fulton
Filing to run for the Bronson City Council is Michael Stewart; for the Redfield City Council is L.D. Morrison and Brandy Corriston and for the Uniontown City Council is Danae Esslinger.
For the USD 234 Board of Education (Fort Scott Schooll District), vote for one of the following:
Position 1: James Wood, Joe Wimmer, Scott Center
Position 2: Mike Miles
Position 3: Robert Harrington, Aaron Judy, Doug Hurd
At Large: Payton Coyan, Stewart Gulager.
For the USD 235 Board of Education (Uniontown School District), vote for one of the following:
Position 1: Troy Couchman
Position 2: Rhonda Hoener
Position 3: Seth Martin, Kolby Stock
At Large: Matt Kelly, Josh Hartman
Southwind Extension District, vote for two of the following:
Deb Lust, Trent Johnson
The following are the questions that will be on the ballot, for the Uniontown School District, USD 235
Proposition No. 1:
Shall the following be adopted?
Shall Unified School District No. 235, Bourbon County, Kansas (Uniontown), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,635,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip renovations, improvements, and additions to District facilities, including but not limited to: (a) Pre-K classroom/storm shelter, student support offices, music room, and secure entrance at West Bourbon Elementary School; (b) 6th grade classrooms, student support offices, tech office, multipurpose classroom/storm shelter, and fire alarm system at the Uniontown Junior/Senior High School; and (c) all other necessary improvements related to it (collectively the “Project”), and to pay costs of issuance and interest on said general obligation bonds during construction of the Project; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72‑5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
To vote in favor of Proposition No. 1 submitted on this ballot, completely darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes” on the paper ballot. To vote against it, completely darken the oval to the left of the word “No” on the paper ballot.
Proposition No. 2:
Shall the following be adopted?
Shall Unified School District No. 235, Bourbon County, Kansas (Uniontown), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,485,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip an Ag-Science Classroom, Metals Shop, and Construction Science Shop at the Uniontown Junior/Senior High School, and all other necessary improvements related to it (collectively the “Project”), and to pay costs of issuance and interest on said general obligation bonds during construction of the Project; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72‑5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
To vote in favor of Proposition No. 2 submitted on this ballot, completely darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes” on the paper ballot. To vote against it, completely darken the oval to the left of the word “No” on the paper ballot.
Residents living in the City of Fort Scott vote at the following locations:
1st Ward-Community Christian Church
2nd Ward-Grace Baptist Church
3rd Ward-Grace Baptist Church
4th Ward-Grace Baptist Church
5th Ward-Community Christian Church
6th Ward-Community Christian Church
7th Ward-Grace Baptist Church
Residents living in the County vote at the following locations:
Drywood-Grace Baptist Church
Franklin-Mapleton Community Building
Freedom-Fulton Community Building
East Marion-Uniontown City Hall
West Marion-Bronson Community Building
Marmaton– Redfield Community Center
Millcreek – Redfield Community Center
Osage-Fulton Community Building
Pawnee– Redfield Community Center
North Scott-Community Christian Church
South Scott-Grace Baptist Church
Timberhill-Mapleton Community Building
Walnut-Uniontown City Hall
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Meet and get acquainted with those who will be on this year’s November 6 ballot. Voters will soon empower some of these candidates with the responsibility of supervising the management of funds allocated for maintaining the effectiveness of these entities.
Do you know who spends tax dollars? Yes? No? Without a doubt, the time has come for all voters(taxpayers) in our local communities to know who, how, why our hard-earned tax dollars are being used for our schools and cities. These are the estimated annual budgets: FSCC- $20,000,000; USD 234- $33,800,000; USD 235- $6,300,000; City of Ft Scott- $17,000,000.)
Two “meet and greet” sessions have been scheduled to allow for some relevant interaction.
The first session, hosted by the Ft Scott Chamber of Commerce, is set for October 25, 2023, at the FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center. The session includes candidates for the FSCC Board of Trustees, USD 234 Board of Education, and the Ft Scott City Commission. Doors will open at 5:30 followed with a time of questions and answers by the candidates at 6:00 pm.
Session two, hosted by the Bourbon County Republicans, will be on October 26, 2023, at the Uniontown City Hall in Uniontown. This will include candidates for the FSCC Board of Trustees, USD 235, and city council candidates from Uniontown, Bronson, and Redfield. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 and is scheduled to last no more than 2 hours.
The chamber and the BBCO Republicans will receive questions from the public prior to the sessions. Please submit your questions to the appropriate entity.
Submitted by Anne Dare
“…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-
