Next Tuesday, November 6 marks the date for mid-term elections. Several important state offices will be included on the ballot including that of Kansas Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer and Commissioner of Insurance. A few Stevens County residents will also see a County Commissioner position on their ballots. You can see a brief summary of candidates on page 3 of this week’s Hermes, but you are very encouraged to check out the candidates yourself.
The deadline to register to vote has passed, but if you’re unsure whether you’re registered to vote, you can quickly check by clicking here. It takes just a few minutes to check and it’s free! The site will also show you a sample ballot if you’re interested in a preview.
Voting almost couldn’t be easier! Hugoton residents will vote at Memorial Hall at 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton and Moscow residents will vote at the Moscow United Methodist Church at 300 Ransom in Moscow. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Make sure to take your photo ID.
Acceptable IDs include the following:
• Unexpired Driver’s License
• Nondriver ID Card
• Concealed Carry Handgun License
• U.S. Passport
• Government Employee ID
• U.S. Military ID
• Kansas College ID
• Government Public Assistance ID
• Indian Tribe ID
Don’t have one of these IDs? No problem! Kansans who need a photo ID before the November 6 election can visit any driver’s license office, jump to the front of the line, and get one for free. To ensure the ID is free, Kansans should specifically state they need it for voting. The cost for ID cards normally is $22.
“This service is always available and it’s important for us to remind voters that it’s an option ahead of the November 6 general election,” Director of Vehicles David Harper said. For a list of driver’s license office locations and hours just click here.
Joe D. Thompson will be the only candidate for Stevens County Commissioner District 1 on the ballot, but Jim Bell has announced a write-in campaign for the position.
Joe D. Thompson has served Stevens County as the commissioner for District 1 since winning the spot in 2014. He is married to Valerie and is a lifetime resident of Stevens County.
Jim Bell has been a Moscow resident since 1976. He served the county as a Stevens County Commissioner from 2010 to 2014. To vote for Jim Bell, you must print his name legibly on the appropriate line on your ballot.
Please consider the candidates and questions on your ballot carefully before casting your vote Tuesday, November 6. You can address any questions about your registration status, ballot contents or other election information to Stevens County Election Officer Amy Jo Tharp at 620-544-2541.
