ALLEN COUNTY, STATE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the names of the following persons as having been nominated for the respective offices will appear on the ballot of the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 8, 2016.

STATE OF KANSAS) (SS COUNTY OF ALLEN)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I, the undersigned County Clerk and Election Officer of Allen County, Kansas, have received a certified list of candidates for the various nominations to be had by each of the political parties of this county. In accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 25-209, I hereby publish as much thereof as is applicable to this county, and have added thereto the names and addresses of the candidates for nomination by the several political parties as they appear on file at my office.

NATIONAL AND STATE BALLOT

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT: Hillary Rodham Clinton/Timothy Michael Kaine, Democratic Gary Johnson/Bill Weld, Libertarian Jill Stein/Ajamu Baraka, independent Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence, Republican

FOR UNITED STATE SENATOR: Robert D. Garrard, Libertarian 2287 N. 300 Rd, Edgerton 66021

Jerry Moran, Republican PO Box 1151, Hays 67601

Patrick Wiesner, Democratic 2717 Ann Ct., Lawrence 66046

FOR REPRESENTATIVE 2ND DISTRICT: James Houston Bales, Libertarian 4401 Adam Avenue, Lawrence 66047

Lynn Jenkins, Republican 5940 SW Clarion Lane, Topeka 66610

Britani Potter, Democratic 943 S. Locust, Ottawa 66067

FOR KANSAS STATE SENATE 12TH DISTRICT: Christopher B. Johnston, Democratic 2902 Nevada Terr, Ottawa 66067

Caryn Tyson, Republican PO Box 191, Parker 66072

FOR KANSAS STATE SENATE 15TH DISTRICT: Dan Goddard, Republican 3420 Mosher Road, Parsons 67357

Chuck Schmidt, Democratic 1001 N. 2nd St., Independence 67301

FOR KANSAS STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE 2ND DISTRICT: Adam J. Lusker, Sr., Democratic 452 s 210th St, Frontenac 66763

FOR KANSAS STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE 9TH DISTRICT: Patrick McMurray, Libertarian 1500 W. Main, Apt 111, Chanute, KS 66720

Kent L. Thompson, Republican 1816 2800 Street, LaHarpe 66751

COUNTY BALLOT

FOR ALLEN COUNTY COMMISSIONER 2ND DISTRICT: Thomas R. Williams, Republican 208 Prairie Lane, Iola 66749

FOR ALLEN COUNTY COMMISSIONER 3RD DISTRICT: James R. Talkington, Republican 20 W Buchanan, Iola 66749

FOR ALLEN COUNTY CLERK: Sherrie L. Riebel, Republican 1026 1200 St., Iola 66749

FOR ALLEN COUNTY TREASURER: Darolyn (Crickett) Maley, Republican 308 E Church, Moran 6675

FOR ALLEN COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS: Cara Barkdoll, Republican 3 W. Douglas, Iola 66749

FOR ALLEN COUNTY ATTORNEY: Jerry B. Hathaway, Republican 700 E. Portland, Springfield 65807

FOR ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF: Michael J. Aronson, independent 616 N. Tennessee, Iola, KS 66749

Bryan J. Murphy, Republican 848 N. Jefferson, Iola 66749 TOWNSHIP BALLOT

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF COTTAGE GROVE TOWNSHIP:

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF DEER CREEK TOWNSHIP:

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF ELSMORE TOWNSHIP: Sandy Murrow, Republican 451 4400 Street, Elsmore 66732

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF GENEVA TOWNSHIP: Joe Folk, Democratic 1747 800 St., Colony 66015

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF HUMBOLDT TOWNSHIP: Terry Broyles, Republican 608 1100 St., Humboldt 66748

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF IOLA TOWNSHIP: Leon R. Harris, Republican 1450 600th St., Iola 66749

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF LOGAN TOWNSHIP: J. Maynard Cress, Republican 652 400 St, Humboldt 66748

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF MARMATON TOWNSHIP: Jeff Johnson, Democratic Moran 66755

Jamie J. Stodgell, Republican 716 North Birch, Moran 66755

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF OSAGE TOWNSHIP: Connie Knight, Republican 1991 4000 Road, Moran 66755

FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURER OF SALEM TOWNSHIP: Merle LeRoy Beeman, Republican 463 2000 Street, Humboldt 66748

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF COTTAGE GROVE TOWNSHIP:

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF DEER CREEK TOWNSHIP: Brian J. Crites, Republican Iola 66749

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF ELSMORE TOWNSHIP:

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF GENEVA TOWNSHIP: William David Grindstaff, Republican Colony 66015

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF HUMBOLDT TOWNSHIP: Ronald D. Moore, Republican 394 NE 1200 ST, Humboldt 66748

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF IOLA TOWNSHIP:

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF LOGAN TOWNSHIP: Larry Brock, Republican 620 300th, Humboldt 66748

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF MARMATON TOWNSHIP: Craig W. Miller, Republican 119 S. Birch St., Moran 66755

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF OSAGE TOWNSHIP: Helen L. Rife, Republican 4730 Wisconsin Rd, Bronson 66716

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE OF SALEM TOWNSHIP:

CANDIDATEES FOR SUPREME COURT JUSTICES & COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES

RETENTION FOR JUSTICE OF THE POSITION #1 Carol A. Beier, Topeka POSITION #2 Dan Biles, Shawnee POSITION #3 Lawton R. Nuss, Topeka POSITION #5 , Topeka POSITION #7 Caleb Stegall, Lawrence

RETENTION FOR JUDGE OF THE POSITION #2 Steve Leben, Fairway POSITION #3 G. Joseph Pierron Jr., Lawrence POSITION #6 David E. Bruns, Topeka POSITION #8 G. Gordon Atcheson, Overland Park POSITION #9 Karen Arnold-Burger, Overland Park POSITION #14 Kathryn A. Gardner, Topeka

RETENTION FOR JUDGE OF THE 31ST DISTRICT COURT DIVISION #1 Daniel Dale Creitz, Iola DIVISION #3 Daryl D. Ahlquist, Chanute

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION

To vote in favor of any question submitted on this ballot, darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes.” To vote against it, darken the oval to the left of the word “No.”

‘‘Explanatory statement. This amendment is to preserve constitutionally the right of the public to hunt, fish and trap wildlife subject to reasonable laws and regulations. The right of the public to hunt, fish and trap shall not modify any provision of common law or statutes relating to trespass, eminent domain or any other private property rights. ‘‘A vote for this proposition would constitutionally preserve the right of the public to hunt, fish and trap wildlife that has traditionally been taken by hunters, trappers and anglers. This public right is subject to state laws and rules and regulations regarding the management of wildlife and does not change or diminish common law or statutory rights relating to trespass, eminent domain or private property. ‘‘A vote against this proposition would provide for no constitutional right of the public to hunt, fish and trap wildlife. It would maintain existing state laws and rules and regulations governing hunting, fishing and trapping wildlife.’’

Yes No

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY OF MILDRED QUESTION ELECTION

To vote in favor of any question submitted on this ballot, darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes.” To vote against it, darken the oval to the left of the word “No.”

“Shall the City of Mildred, Kansas remain a city under the statutes of the State of Kansas or shall the City of Mildred be dissolved as a corporate body and become a part of Osage Township?”

For a city Against a city

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COTTAGE GROVE TOWNSHIP QUESTION ELECTION

To vote in favor of any question submitted on this ballot, darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes.” To vote against it, darken the oval to the left of the word “No.”

“Shall all of the powers, duties and functions of the governing body of Cottage Grove Township be transferred to the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas?”

Yes No

NOTICE OF SPECIAL USD#256 QUESTION ELECTION

To vote in favor of any question submitted on this ballot, darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes.” To vote against it, darken the oval to the left of the word “No.”

Shall the method of election of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 256, Marmaton Valley, Allen County, be changed, pursuant to K.S.A. 72-8001 et seq., from the present six (6) member district, one (1) at-large, method of election and Voting Plan C, in which all electors, who are otherwise qualified according to law and who reside in a particular member district may vote in both the primary and general election for the member positions of such member districts and for the at-large member position. The change is proposed to be to the at-large method of election under which the school district is not divided into any member districts and all board members are elected at large, and to Voting Plan A under which all electors, who are otherwise qualified according to law, and who reside in the school district may vote in both the primary and general election for all member positions.

Shall a change in the method of election and voting plan, as described in the ballot title above, be approved?"

Yes No

Pursuant to the following, I hereby give notice that a General Election will be held on the 8th day of November, 2016 and that said General Election will be held at the following polling places to wit:

East Elm & Deer Creek Townships LaHarpe Senior Center West Elm Township Gas Community Center North & South Elsmore, Marmaton, Osage Townships Moran City Hall Humboldt City, Ward 1&2, Cottage Grove, Humboldt, Logan, Salem Twps Humboldt First Baptist Church Iola City, Wards 1, 2, 3 & 4 Carlyle, Geneva, North & South Iola Twps North Community Building

The polls will open at 7:00 A.M. and will close at 7:00 P.M.

The Election Officer conducting the election will be the County Clerk of Allen County, Kansas, whose address is Allen County Courthouse, 1 N. Washington, Iola, KS 66749. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 15th day of September 2016.

Sherrie L. Riebel Allen County Election Officer