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Russell County opens early voting for USD 407 bond special election; election set for March 3

Board of County Commissioners of Russell County, Kansas · February 17, 2026
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Summary

County Clerk Kristi Whitman announced the USD 407 Bond Question special election on March 3, with early voting beginning Feb. 17 during regular business hours through noon on March 2; the canvass is scheduled for March 16 at 10:00 a.m.

County Clerk and Election Officer Kristi Whitman told the Russell County Commission that early voting for the USD 407 Bond Question special election began on Feb. 17 and that the election is scheduled for March 3. "Early Voting started today, February 17th, and will be available during regular business days from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm until noon on Monday, March 2nd," the minutes state.

Whitman also said the canvass of votes will take place Monday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. She provided filing information for the upcoming primary and general elections, noting the filing deadline is Monday, June 1 at noon, and listed local offices to appear on ballots including hospital board seats and county commissioner districts 1, 4 and 5 as well as township and city council positions.

The announcement placed election dates and deadlines on the official calendar; County Clerk Whitman recorded the schedule in the minutes and did not report any changes to polling locations or election procedures at this meeting.