The State of Kansas has filed a criminal charge against Mika Milburn-Kee in Bourbon County District Court. The complaint, filed on March 24, 2026 by Assistant Attorney General Olivia R. Higdon of the Criminal Division’s Economic Crimes unit, stems from an incident that allegedly took place on October 25, 2025 in Bourbon County.
The single count charges Milburn-Kee with Interference with the Conduct of Public Business in Public Buildings under Kansas statute K.S.A. 21-5922(a)(5). This law makes it a crime to knowingly disrupt, impede, or hinder the normal work of a government official by intruding into a chamber or area set aside for that official’s use. The state alleges that is what Milburn-Kee did on that date. This appears to be related to areas designated for use in the election that was underway at the time.
Under Kansas law, this offense is classified as a Class A Nonperson Misdemeanor. That is the most serious level of misdemeanor in Kansas, but it is still below a felony. A conviction could carry up to 12 months of confinement, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. It is worth noting that a “nonperson” designation means the offense does not involve direct harm to an individual, which can affect how it factors into any future sentencing under Kansas guidelines.
The case is being prosecuted not by the local county attorney, but by an assistant attorney general out of the state office in Topeka.
This case is in its early stages. The complaint has been filed and assigned case number BB-2026-CR-000079, but the court process is just beginning. Being charged with a crime is not the same as being found guilty. The defendant is presumed innocent and has the right to legal representation and to contest the charge through the court system. What follows from here will likely include an initial court appearance, and the case may ultimately be resolved through trial, a plea agreement, or dismissal.