Two weeks remain before political candidates in Kansas can file for election — or withdraw their filings.
Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer Amie Jones reminded potential voters about the filing deadline, which is noon June 1. A guest on KVOE’s Morning Show on Monday, Jones says candidates can file by fee or by petition. County-level candidates affiliated with a political party and filing by petition need to have valid signatures from at least 3 percent of the party’s registered voters in their district. Filings by fee have different costs, depending on the position.
Jones says traffic has been slow to this point, which is a bit of a surprise for the state-level candidates.
In Lyon County, there is a primary for County Commission District 1 as Republican incumbent Ken Duft is being challenged by Rolland Trahoon. Township clerk and precinct committee positions are also on the local ballot.
On the state ballot affecting Lyon County, positions include governor/lieutenant governor, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Secretary of State and Treasurer. All House positions are up for election as well. 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber, a Republican, has filed for re-election and is currently unopposed. 13th District Representative Duane Droge, a Republican, currently has a general election challenge from Democrat Mark Remmert. With incumbent Brad Barrett withdrawing from the race for House 76th District, Republicans Tyler Coats and Russel Stukey have filed for that open seat.
The primary election also has a constitutional amendment asking voters whether they want to change the selection method for Kansas Supreme Court justices. If approved, justices will be on the ballot instead of being chosen by the governor after work by a nominating commission.
While Monday’s interview focused on the candidate filing process, voters need to consider the registration period for the primary ends July 14, with advance voting starting July 15.
