Kansas Republicans plan to change local election years
During a regularly scheduled school board meeting January 19, two newly elected Southeast USD 247 board members, Ray Huff and Darren Best, were administered the oath of office by Board Clerk, Dustin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
An aide to the secretary of state warned lawmakers Tuesday that moving all local elections to evennumbered years, so that candidates for city, county and school board seats appear on the same ballot as candidates for president or governor, would have consequences for voters and election officials.
The proposal is among numerous changes to election law sought by Rep. Pat Proctor, a Leavenworth Repub…