
Great Bend Post
With the filing deadline past, a list of local names is available through the Barton County website on the names you will see in this upcoming election.
Each incumbent on the Great Bend City Council has filed for a seat on the board, including Kevyn Soupiset in Ward 2, Davis Jimenez in Ward 3 and Tina Mingenback in Ward 4. Lindsey Krom-Craven has the only contested race in the council with Gary Parr also filing in Ward 1.
The Hoisington City Council has Carrol Nather running in Ward 1, Keith Kennon in Ward 2, James Morris in Ward 3 and Dakota Meyers in Ward 4.
With three open positions on the Ellinwood City Council, Kirk Clawson, Kenneth Lebbin and Jacque Isern will be on the ballot.
As far as county races, Bev Schmeidler and Alicia Straub are vying for the Barton County Clerk position. Glennda French and Susan Williams are racing for the Register of Deeds seat.
Colin Reynolds is the only name on the ballot for Barton County Attorney. Brian Bellendir is running for Sheriff and James Jordan for County Treasurer. Barb Esfeld is running unopposed for the 2nd District seat on the Barton County Commission and Shawn Hutchinson is unopposed for the 3rd District seat.
A full list of local candidates can be found at bartoncounty.org.