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United States Senate ELECTION: Multiple candidates Thirteen candidates will be on the Primary Election ballot for . The 11 Republican candidates vying for a spot on the General Election ticket are Lance Berland, John L. Berman, Derek C. Ellis, are on Primary Election ballot  Bob Hamilton, , David Alan Lindstrom, Roger Marshall, Brian Matlock, John Miller, Gabriel Mark ELECTION.1A All Nemaha County Township Robles and Steve Roberts. The two Democrat candidates in the Primary Election are Dr. Barbara Bollier Hamlin Township, Republican Treasurer positions also are set Victor Menold has filed to retain for the ballot, including the fol- and Robert Leon Tillman. The winner of the Republican and Democrat Primaries will face Libertarian Jason his seat; in Morrill Township, Re- lowing: in Adams Township, no Buckley in the General Election. Incumbent has opted not to run for re-election. publican Ryan Menold has filed to filings; in Berwick Township, no retain his seat; in Walnut Town- filings; in Capioma Township, ship, Republican Zon P. Midden- no filings; in Gilman Township, Dr. Barbara Bollier, Democrat Brian Matlock, Republican dorf has filed to retain his seat; in no filings; in Granada Township, Tell us about yourself. Tell us about yourself. Washington Township, Repub- Democrat Alan Keehn has filed; lican Laurence Berger has filed in Harrison Township, Republi- My name is Dr. Barbara Bollier. I got into politics because I to retain his seat; in Powhattan can Matt Boeckman has filed; in I am a lifelong Kansan who believe we need to take care of Township, Republican Frank L. Rock Creek Township, Republican graduated from The University each other and to bring our good Mueseler has filed to retain his Russel Baumgartner has filed; in of and later University of neighbor values to Washington. position. Washington Township, Repub- Kansas Medical School, and I’ve I am a middle child drama nerd All Brown County Township lican Dale Dorsch has filed; and spent my career working to help who has spent my life opening Treasurer positions are up for in Wetmore Township, Democrat others. After practicing medicine my home and investing in the grabs at this election, including Ronald Burdiek has filed. as an anesthesiologist and teaching community, along with my wife the following: in Hamlin Town- Nemaha County Precinct fil- bioethics, I ran for the Kansas state of 14 years and our daughter ship, Republican Joseph Noll has ings include the following: for Ad- filed to retain his seat; in Mor- ams, Republican Roy Claycamp House, where I served multiple Shelly, who we adopted at age 16. rill Township, Republican Brent has filed, and no filing for Com- terms before running for the I started my career as a minister, Wikle has filed to retain his seat; mitteewoman; for Berwick, Re- . During my time then worked in community- in Walnut Township, Republican publicans Dennis Goodman and Dr. Barbara Bollier in the legislature, I was on the based nonprofits, and went back Brett Trentman has filed to retain Dorothy Goodman have filed; for frontlines of the fight to expand to school in economics to better his seat; in Washington Township, Capioma, no filings; for Gilman, Medicaid, which would provide access to affordable health care to Brian Matlock understand the big-picture causes Republican Joe Bunck has filed Republicans Paul Gudenkauf 130,000 additional Kansans. I was also a proponent of fully funding and solutions for struggling to retain his seat; in Powhattan and Nancy Miller have filed; for our public schools and have supported local control. I became known communities. I have been teaching and researching at UMKC for the Township, Republican Ronald Granada, no filings; for Harrison- as someone who would work across party lines to get things done — last few years. Rettele has filed to retain his po- Goff, Republicans James R. Dob- I’m not a partisan person, and believe in listening to people when they sition. bins of Goff and Freda J. Dobbins What makes you the best candidate for this Brown County Republican have filed; for Harrison-Kelly, no have good ideas, no matter what party they come from. Precinct filings include the fol- filings; for Rock Creek, no filings; What makes you the best candidate for this position? lowing: for Hamlin, Ronald Jones for Washington, Republicans For two reasons: My experience working in the community and my and Nancy Jones have filed to re- James J. Moser and Anne Moser position? expertise as an economist. I have spent my life serving the community tain their seats; for Morrill, Heath have filed; for Wetmore, Demo- Even before the pandemic hit, it was clear that our healthcare system and opening my home to all sorts of people who need a place. It is Ploeger and Jennifer Ploeger have crat Roger Gill has filed, and no was broken. People shouldn’t have to choose between going to the clear from my life that my priorities are not about a political career filed to retain their seats; for filings for Commiteewoman; for doctor for emergency or preventative care and putting food on the table but about serving people. My skills as an economist are absolutely Powhattan, William Pollock and Sabetha First Ward, no filings; for Sharilyn J. Pollock have filed to Sabetha Second Ward, Republican for their families, but that’s a choice too many Kansans face every day. needed in Washington. We have an economic crisis on our hands-- retain their seats; for Walnut, no Victoria L. Moser has filed, and During my career, I fought to expand Medicaid here and introduced not only are tens of millions expected to lose insurance, families face filings; and for Washington, Josh no filing for Committeeman; for legislation to address surprise medical billing, and while I believe that eviction, businesses face closure, and state and local governments face Linck has filed to retain his seat, Sabetha Third Ward, Martin W. the has issues that need to be addressed, I firmly a catastrophic budget shortfall which would mean immense cuts to and no one has filed for the Com- Mishler and Sharon E. Mishler support keeping it — and the protections it gives to Kansans with pre- education and our already crumbling infrastructure. This need not mitteewoman seat. have filed; and for Sabetha Fourth existing conditions — in place. On the other hand, every single one of be the case. As an economist, I know the tool set and am prepared Brown County Democratic Ward, Republican Stan G. Keim my opponents in this race supports repealing the ACA, even now in to act decisively to ensure that we do not reopen our economy to a Precinct filings include the fol- and Democrat Gregory L. Newlin the middle of the pandemic. That’s unacceptable. Kansans deserve a great depression. I will fight for an ambitious stimulus package that lowing: for Hamlin, no filings; have filed, and no filings for Com- leader who will stand up for them and their families, not play hyper- will stabilize our local and state government budgets, ensure that our for Morrill, Joyce Fee has filed to mitteewoman. partisan political games. I promise to listen to Kansans and be their businesses remain open, and allow us Kansans to be able to continue retain her seat and no filings for Committeeman; for Powhattan, STATE POSITIONS advocate in Washington. to meet our needs and maintain housing and healthcare. no filings; for Walnut, Wesley Numerous state offices will be Miller has filed to retain his seat, selected at this year’s election, in- and Connie Sue Miller has filed cluding Senate, District 1; House for the Committeewoman seat; of Representatives, District 62; Bob Hamilton, Republican Roger Marshall, Republican and for Washington, Julie Geiger State Board of Education, Dis- has filed to retain her seat, and no trict 6; Supreme Court Justices; Tell us about yourself. Tell us about yourself. filings for Committeeman. and Court of Appeals Judges. I am a proud husband, devout I’m a fifth generation farm kid Nemaha County Candidates for Senate, District Cahtolic father of 12 wonderful from El Dorado, Kansas where The Nemaha County Commis- 1 include Republican Incumbent kids, and eleven grandkids. I my father served as the Police sion District No. 2 position will be and Democrat Kirk on the primary ballot. This posi- Miller. This position will be de- learned the tools of the trade of Chief for 25 years. I started at tion is currently held by Repub- cided in the November election. plumbing from my dad and started Butler County Community lican Tim Burdiek. Burdiek has Republican Randy Garber has Bob Hamilton Plumbing in 1983 College before attending Kansas filed to retain his position. He is filed for re-election for the Kansas with just a truck, a tool box ,and State University. I achieved my being challenged by Republican House of Representatives, District my wife Teresa by my side. Over American dream of becoming a Jason Koch of Sabetha. This seat 62. This position will be on the the next 37 years I grew that physician after completing my will be decided in the primary. November ballot. company to a successful business Medical Degree at the University The winner of this seat will chal- Republican Deena Horst has that employs over 160 people in of Kansas School of Medicine. lenge Democrat Greg Allen in the filed for re-election for the State the KC metro area with good I also served in the U.S. Army General Election in November. Board of Education, District 6. paying jobs. In 2011 Teresa and Reserve. I’m running for Senate to The Nemaha County Commis- This position will be on the No- sion District No. 3 position will vember ballot. Bob Hamilton I launched a nonprofit from our Roger Marshall preserve the American dream for be on the primary ballot. Re- Two Supreme Court Justices – garage called Giving the Basics. my grandkids, and your grandkids. publicans Bob Sextro and Dylan Eric Rosen and Evelyn Z. Wilson Giving the Basics donates personal care products to low-income My wife Laina and I have been married for 36 years. We have four Keim will face off in the Primary – are up for re-election this year. families, like laundry soap, shampoo, toilet paper and other basic children, two grandchildren, and a third on the way. We raised our Election next week. The win- These positions will be decided in hygiene products. Since its beginning, Giving the Basics has partnered family in Great Bend, where I practiced as an OB/GYN, delivering over ner during this election will face the November election. There is with local businesses to provide millions of hygiene necessities to 5,000 babies before running for Congress in 2016. I am a proud, lifelong Democrat Incumbent Dennis R. an Aug. 3 filing deadline for these people in need. When I’m not campaigning I enjoy water skiing with Kansan devoted to helpinggive future generations a brighter future. Henry in the General Election in positions. my family, hunting and hosting BBQs. November. Six Court of Appeals Judges What makes you the best candidate for this The Nemaha County Clerk po- – Steven Leben, David E. Bruns, What makes you the best candidate for this sition will be on the November Karen Arnold-Burger, Kathryn position? ballot. Republican Incumbent A. Gardner, G. Gordon Atcheson position? I have a 98 percent voting record with President Trump. I have Mary Kay Schultejans has filed and Sarah Warner – are up for re- I’ve spent my life building a business, not running for office. I guess voted for his immigration agenda 100 percent of the time. I am a to retain her seat. election this year. These positions you could say I’m a lot like President Trump. As a true conservative, a proven conservative, that can win in November. I am also the only The Nemaha County Treasurer will be decided in the November successful entrepreneur and a proud family man, I feel I have exactly candidate endorsed by Kansans for Life, National Right to Life, the position will be on the Novem- election. There is an Aug. 3 filing what it takes to get Kansas back to work and to be an ally to our Kansas Livestock Association and the Kansas Farm Bureau. We can’t ber ballot. Democrat Incumbent deadline for these positions. Janell M. Niehues has filed for president. I want to get to Washington to help President Trump build afford to let Chuck Schumer and the Democrats take the Senate. There NATIONAL POSITIONS the wall and get our economy back on track. I am 100 percent pro-life is too much at stake. The absurd sociliast policies like The Green New re-election. The Nemaha County Register Nationally, multiple positions and will support the president’s conservative judicial nominees. If you Deal, and Medicare for All would become a reality and bankrupt this of Deeds position will be on the are up for re-election. Positions want more of the same from Washington, I’m probably not your guy, nation. I am the best candidate for this position because I will defend November ballot. Republican In- that include the local voting area but if you want to drain the swamp, hire a plumber. Kansas values, and stand up to the do-nothing Democrats. I ran as cumbent Roxann Holthaus has are the U.S. House of Representa- an outsider with President Trump in 2016, and delivered the best filed to retain her position. tives, 2nd Congressional District; economy of my lifetime and I’m prepared to do it again. President The Nemaha County Attorney and U.S. Senate. Trump needs a reliable ally that can actually win in November, and I position will also be on the No- Two Democrats, three Repub- Derek Ellis, Republican am that candidate. I’m a lifelong Kansan, and I humbly ask for your vember ballot. Republican Incum- licans and one Libertarian have support on August 4th. bent Brad M. Lippert has filed for filed for the U.S. House of Rep- The Sabetha Herald contacted Derek Ellis, but he did not respond in re-election. resentatives, 1st Congressional the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. The Nemaha County Sheriff District. Democrats Michelle De position will be on the Novem- La Isla and James K. Windholz ber ballot. Republican Incumbent have filed for the position; while Kris Kobach, Republican Richard Vernon has filed for re- Republicans Steve Watkins, Jake election. LaTurner, and Dennis Taylor, David Lindstrom, Republican The Sabetha Herald contacted Kris Kobach, but he did not respond All Nemaha County Township have filed for the position; and in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. Trustee positions also are set for one Libertarian , Robert Garrard The Sabetha Herald contacted David Lindstrom, but he did not the ballot, including the following: has filed. This candidates will be respond in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. in Adams Township, no filings; narrowed to one per party during in Berwick Township, Republi- the Primary Election. John Miller, Republican can Myreon Menold has filed; in For the U.S. Senate position, Capioma Township, Democrat two Democrats, 11 Republicans The Sabetha Herald contacted John Miller, but he did not respond Bret Spielman has filed; in Gil- and one Libertarian have filed in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. man Township, Republican Den- for the position. Democrats who Gabriel Mark Robles, Republican nis Becker has filed; in Granada have filed are Barbara Bollier and Township, Republicans Jim L. Robert Leon Tillman. Republicans The Sabetha Herald contacted Gabriel Mark Robles, but he did not Kissel and Tony Schultejans have who have filed are Lance Berland, respond in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. filed; in Harrison Township, Re- Derek C. Ellis, Kris Kobach, Roger Lance Berland, Republican publican Tom Schultejans has Marshall, John Miller, Gabriel filed; in Rock Creek Township, Mark Robles, John L. Berman, The Sabetha Herald contacted Lance Berland, but he did not respond Republican Jeff Tyler has filed; in Bob Hamilton, David Alan Lind- in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. Washington Township, Democrat strom, Brian Matlock and Steve Robert Tillman, Democrat Daniel V. Feldkamp has filed; and Roberts. Jason Buckley is the only in Wetmore Township, Democrat Libertarian who has filed for this The Sabetha Herald contacted Robert Tillman, but he did not respond Debbie Nissen has filed. position. in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines.

Steve Roberts, Republican Vote for The Sabetha Herald contacted Steve Roberts, but he did not respond in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. Bob Sextro Nemaha County Commissioner, John Berman, Republican 3rd District The Sabetha Herald contacted John Berman, but he did not respond Paid for by Bob Sextro in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines.