By: The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) | 7.16.24
Pottawatomie County 2024 Elections to Include County Commissioners, County Attorney, and Sheriff
Did you know that Pottawatomie County is moving from three County Commissioner positions to five?
This November elections will take place in four of the five districts and all but one district will be determined in the primary election, which will take place on Tuesday, August 6th.
Review the current 3-Member District map.
Take a look at the new 5-member District map.
Partnering with local cities and chambers, we co-hosted series of County Candidate Forums in every electing district this summer where all candidates were invited to share their vision for Pottawatomie County. Each forum was well attended by the community with a total attendance of 372 people. We co-hosted two events in District 5 (in Westmoreland and Onaga) to make the forums accessible since the area is so large.
County Candidate Forum Event Attendance
- District 2 (Wamego): 93 people
- District 3 (St Marys): 73 people
- District 4 (St George): 60 people
- District 5 (Westmoreland): 72 people
- District 5 (Onaga): 74 people
At each forum, moderator Corey Reeves asked a series of pre-determined questions to candidates as well as questions submitted by the audience. Candidates were invited to share written responses with us to publish. Click on their name to access their responses.
County Commissioner Candidates (Alphabetized by District):
- District 2 (Wamego): Nancy McCarter (R) and Merle Page (R)
- District 3 (St Marys): Bill Drew (R) and Greg Riat (R)
- District 4 (St George): Michel Kerwood (R), Judd McCormack (I), Hans Tessman (R), Paul Strunk (R), Amanda Worden (I), and Gary Yenzer (R)
- District 5 (Westmoreland and Onaga): Armon Bosse Jr (R), Charles “Chuck” Depew (R), and Terry Force (R)
Voters will see only the County Commissioner candidates on their ballots for the district in which they reside. Take a look at this map to find your district.
Only District 4 will be decided in the General Election on November 5th as there are two candidates running as Independents.
Curious about what county commissioners do? Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a Kansas county commissioner.
County Attorney Candidates:
- Chris Biggs (D)
- John Paul D. Washburn (R)
Sheriff Candidates:
Related Media:
- Eco Devo to Host Series of Pottawatomie County Candidate Forums
- County Candidate Forums to Take Place This Summer