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Candidates file in advance of Monday deadline

(KAIR)--Monday is the filing deadline for candidates running for local city and school board positions up for election in November in Atchison County.

Two candidates have filed for two of the three open seats on the Atchison City Commission, with J. David Faris and Luke Jesnowki both filing in advance of the deadline.

Five have filed for the Effingham City Council, including incumbents Kirk Wohlgemuth, David Lowe, and Mark Hurst, as well as Harvey Fasse and Ross Montgomery.

Filings to date for the Muscotah City Council election are Dale Small and Dalia Wilson, both incumbents.

Five candidates have filed seeking election to the three open seats on Atchison’s USD 409, including incumbent Herb Gwaltney, along with Sally Berger, John Bishop, Stefanie Gardner, and Pamela Rizza.

Incumbents have filed for reelection to the USD 377 Board of Education, with Nancy Keith seeking position 3, Greg Smith filing for position 2, and Barbara Chapman has filed to retain position 1 on the board. Keith currently serves in the at-large position, and fills the role of School Board President. Chapman is Vice-President.

The Board of Education has four seats open for election.

Candidates have until noon, Monday, June 3, to file at the Atchison County Clerk’s office.

If a primary election is necessary, it will be held August 6.

The general election is November 5.

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