KansasCounty commissioners would appoint officials when no candidate runs
This failed proposal would require county commissioners to appoint a qualified replacement when no candidate runs for certain county offices.
What it does
When no candidate runs for a listed county office, county commissioners would appoint a qualified person to fill the resulting vacancy.
Argument forThe appointment rule could keep listed county offices filled when no one runs for election, helping those offices continue operating.
Argument againstMay give county commissioners direct control over filling offices normally chosen by voters, reducing voters’ role when no candidate appears.
More detail
The board of county commissioners would appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. This applies to a county commissioner, county attorney, sheriff, clerk, treasurer or register of deeds position. The vacancy must result from no candidate standing for election at the most recent general election. The person appointed must be qualified. The rule would take effect after the act is published in the statute book.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Jan 16IntroducedMinor
- Jan 16Referred to House Committee on ElectionsIntroduced
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