Hays Post

The deadline for filing for the 2017 general election was noon today, and there will be no primary in Ellis County.

The general election will be Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Oct. 17 is the last day to register to vote in the general election.

Ellis County residents can register at the Ellis County Clerk’s office at 718 Main St., Hays. A complete list of registration sites can be found by clicking here.
For the Hays City Commission,
Dustin Glen Roths made a last-minute filing today with Sandra Jacobs; Shaun Musil, current mayor; Roger Agnew; John Mayers; and Christopher S. Dinkel also on the ballot.

The top two voter getters in this race will receive four-year terms, and the third vote getter will receive a two-year term.

For Hays USD 489, Sophia Rose Young rounded out the board filings with Michael S. Walker and current board president Lance Bickle also on the ballot. Three positions are open in that race.

Other filers this morning included, Dena Patee for Ellis mayor; Holly Aschenbrenner, Brian Raub and Martin V. LaBarge for Ellis City Council; Zach Kazenbach for Victoria City Council; and Mike Gaschler, Vic Winter and Brian Fischer for Ellis USD 388.

There were no filings for Schoenchen mayor or city council.

Below is a list of candidates who have filed for election:

Ellis Mayor: David R. McDaniel, Dena Patee

Ellis City Treasurer: Faith Ann Scheck

Ellis City Council: (3 positions) Bret Andries, Robert A Redger, Holly. Aschenbrenner, Brian Raun, Martin V. LaBarge

Hays City Commission: (3 positions) Sandra Jacobs, Shaun Musil, Roger Agnew, John Mayers, Christopher S. Dinkel, Dustin Glen Roths
Top two vote getters earn four-year terms. The third vote getter earn a two-year term.

Schoenchen City Mayor: No filing

Schoenchen City Council Member: (five positions) No filings

Victoria City Mayor: John Schulte

Victoria City Council: (3 positions) Ryan Lichter, James L. Pfanenstiel, John P. Toth, Jerry Brungardt, Harland Rupp, Zach Kanzenbach

USD 388 School Board (3 positions, 4-year terms) Jared Schiel, Mike Gaschler, Brian Fischer

USD 432 School Board (3 positions 4-year terms) Ryan Mauch, Karen R. Nowak, Alan Schulte, Jeanna Wellbrock, Jennifer Pfeifer

USD 489 School Board (3 positions 4-year terms) Lance Bickle, Michael S. Walker, Sophia Rose Young
Thomas M. Wasinger withdrew on May 17.