Aug 06, 2024

Primary election is today

Posted Aug 06, 2024 10:37 AM

NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post

RENO COUNTY — The primary election in Kansas for legislative offices is today.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The competitive races in Reno County are all on the Republican side. 

Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann has a primary opponent in Lawrence's Eric Bloom. 

Republicans Bob Fee and Michael Murphy are vying for the 34th District Republican nomination in the Kansas Senate.

In House District 102, Tyson Thrall and Kyler Sweely are attempting to win a primary to face Democratic incumbent Jason Probst in the fall.

In House District 114, Steve Schweizer and Kevin Schwertfeger are trying to get the Republican nod for Murphy's legislative seat, as he runs for Senate.

In County Commission District 2, Melony Ball and Ken Nisly are both trying to unseat Republican incumbent Ron Hirst.

In County Commission District 3, Tim Davies and Ron Vincent are looking for the Republican nomination for the seat now held by Daniel Friesen, who chose not to run again.

In County Commission District 4, John Whitesel, who was elected by the party for this term when the seat was vacated, faces the voters as the incumbent against Richard Winger.

Hutch Post will have results as they become available from the Reno County Elections Office after the polls close tonight.