The following is a list of the seats that will be open on city councils and school boards across the region along with the members who currently hold those seats.
Hays
City Commission-Three seats-Top two candidates get a four-year term, third gets a two-year term-Mayor Henry Schwaller, Ron Mellick, Kent Steward
USD 489-Four seats, each carries a four-year term-Board President James Leiker, Marty Patterson, Greg Schwartz, Sarah Rankin
Ellis
City Council-Mayor, Treasurer, & Three Council Seats; each carries a two-year term-Mayor Lyle Johnston, Treasurer Faith Ann Scheck, Jolene Niernberger, Terry Redetzke, Ron Johnson
USD 388-Four seats, each carries a four-year term-Tracy Kinderknecht, Toni Younger, Mark Polifka, Marty Hollern
Hill City
City Council-Mayor and two council seats, each carries a two-year term-Mayor Jean Bell, Kenny Stewart, Les Burton
USD 407–Four seats, each carries a four-year term-President Carl Keith, Tommy Atkins, Kappi Billips, Stan Brandyberry
La Crosse
City Commission-One seat currently held by Mayor Joseph Proffit; carries a three-year term
USD 395-Four seats, each carries a four-year term-John Irvin, Bill Schroter, Glenn Herrman, Wes Sherman
Ness City
City Commission-Three seats, each carries a four-year term-Mayor Scott Barb, Dan Frick, Brady Bauer
USD 407–Four seats, each carries a four-year term-President Harley Calvin, VP Clyde McCracken, Greg Flax, Jason Ratliff
Plainville
City Commission-Mayor and three council seats, mayor gets a two-year term and council members get four years-Mayor Kelli Hansen, Council Members Shelly Haas, Dale Sims and one vacant seat
USD 270–Four seats, each carries a four-year term-Nathan Grebowiec, Amy Tuttle, Tom Nuckols, Ty Gillum
Russell
City Commission-Mayor and one seat from each ward, each carries a two-year term-Mayor Curt Mader, Frank Peirano from the 1st Ward, a vacant seat in the 2nd Ward, G. Jason Long from the 3rd Ward, and Norma Jean C0ok from the 4th Ward
USD 407–Four seats, each carries a four-year term-President Jon Quinday, VP John Fletcher, Jerry Brown, Tonya Murphy
Stockton
City Commission-One seat currently held by Reesa Brown; carries a three-year term
USD 395-Four seats, each carries a four-year term-Brett Odle, Greg Beougher, Sharri Coffey, Nicole Pulec
Victoria
City Council-Mayor & Two Council Seats; each carries a four-year term-Mayor Curt Unrein, Jerry Brungardt, Erica Dinges
USD 432-Three seats, each carries a four-year term-Board President Kevin Huser, Shannon Radke, Don Pruitt
Wakeeney
City Council-Mayor and two council seats, each carries a four-year term-Mayor Kenny Roy, Troy Leiker, Alan Weigel
USD 407–Four seats, each carries a four-year term-President Lee Sells, Travis Phillips, Ranae Denning, Nate Budig
Those interested in filing for seats should contact their respective county clerk.