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Commission hears options on special elections for additional commissioners
Summary
Elections officer and commissioners discussed statutory limits and timing for special elections to fill newly drawn commission districts; commissioners expressed preference for holding elections that let voters select candidates rather than party appointment.
The county elections officer and commissioners discussed whether to hold special elections to seat two new commissioners created by redistricting and how state law affects timing.
Michael Hoyt, the county elections officer, told the board he had discussed the question in Topeka and that state statutes leave administration of local elections to local officials while the secretary of state oversees state and federal contests. He cited a statutory restriction that bars special elections within 45 days before…
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