Pete Meitzner, a Republican, is the current county commissioner representing District 1. He is being challenged by Kelli Grant, a Democrat.
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How to research federal, state and local candidates on the Johnson County ballot in November
For voters interested in researching candidates, here are the competitive federal, state and local races that will appear on ballots in Johnson County on Nov. 8, with links to each candidate’s campaign website (if one exists) and Ballotpedia page.
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How to register to vote for the Nov. 8 election in Kansas
The general election in Kansas is on Nov. 8, giving voters the opportunity to decide on local, statewide and federal offices. On the ballot this November are the state’s highest offices, including governor, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state and commissioner of insurance. One U.S. Senate seat is on the ballot, as are seats for […]
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What you need to know about the school board ballot measure on the November ballot
The Beacon has created a guide to prepare you for the ballot measure so that you can be ready to vote.
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Cómo registrarse para votar en las elecciones del 8 de noviembre en Kansas
Esta historia fue traducida por Claudia Yaujar-Amaro y Dayma Partida. Esta historia también está disponible en ingles. Lea aquí Las elecciones generales en Kansas son el 8 de noviembre, lo que brinda a los votantes la oportunidad de decidir sobre los cargos locales, estatales y federales. En la boleta electoral de noviembre están los cargos […]
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How to register to vote for the Nov. 8 election in Kansas
The general election in Kansas is on Nov. 8, giving voters the opportunity to decide on local, statewide and federal offices. On the ballot this November are the state’s highest offices, including governor, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state and commissioner of insurance. One U.S. Senate seat is on the ballot, as are seats for […]
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Predicting the unpredictable: Was Kansas prepared for unprecedented voter turnout?
Historic voter turnout in the Aug. 2 primary surprised even the state’s chief election officer. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced four days before the election that he predicted a 36% voter turnout, or around 700,000 voters. Historically, midterm primaries draw 20% to 25% of voters. Schwab’s prediction padded that number by about 50% […]
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Kansas Voter Help Desk: Your questions answered
The Beacon is here to answer your questions about voting in the November general election. We will respond directly to readers’ questions as they come in, and we will also publish the answers here and in our newsletter. Submit your questions about voting in Kansas using this form, by email to miranda@thebeacon.media, or through The […]
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How to cast your ballot in Wichita school board, city council races
Voters are already trickling into the Sedgwick County Election Office to cast their ballots. Early voting runs through Nov. 1 and Election Day is Nov. 2. Ready to exercise your right to vote? Here’s a nonpartisan guide to make it as easy as possible. I’m an in-person voter in Sedgwick County. What do I need? […]
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How a statewide anti-masking group played into Sedgwick County’s mask mandate vote
a Wichita Beacon analysis of over 1,000 emails county commissioners received ahead of the vote on the mask mandate found that anti-mask emails outweighed pro-mask emails by nearly two to one.