County Clerk and Election Officer Karen Brooks predicts 14 to 15 percent of Cowley County’s registered voters will have voted in advance by the time polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday. In comparison, 15 percent is about the average number of total voters in school elections, she said.
"I’m guessing we’ll have 65 to 75 percent turnout," Brooks said.
Advance voting ended at noon Monday. Sick or hospitalized voters may have someone pick up a ballot for them but all ballots must be turned in by the time polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The four voting machines Brooks has been using for advance ballots have caused no problems. The other 16 machines are being delivered to the polls Monday morning.
Voters do not have vote for candidates from just one political party during the general election. They may split their votes and even write-in names. Below is the list of candidates.
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PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT
Barack Obama Democrat 5046 S. Greenwood Ave Chicago, Illinois 60615
Joe Biden
John McCain Republican 2211 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Sarah Palin
Bob Barr Libertarian
Smyrna, Georgia
Wayne A. Root
Chuck Baldwin Reform 7970 Sasser Lane
Pensacola, Florida 32526
Darrell L. Castle
Ralph Nader independent 53 Hillside Ave. Winstead, Connecticut 06098
Matt Gonzalez
UNITED STATES SENATE
Jim Slattery Democrat 2923 SW Foxcroft Ct. 3 Topeka, Kansas 66614
Pat Roberts Republican 2309 Fairway Drive Apt B Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Randall L. Hodgkinson Libertarian 1101 SW Western Ave. Topeka, Kansas 66604
Joseph L. Martin Reform 1106 N. 7th St. St. Marys, Kansas 66536
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District 4
Donald Betts Jr. Democrat 550 N. Nims #520 Wichita, Kansas 67213
Todd Tiahrt Republican 1329 Amity Goddard, Kansas 67052
Steven A. Rosile Libertarian 641 N. Woodlawn #56 Wichita, Kansas 67208
Susan G. Ducey Reform 829 S. Clear Creek Cir. Wichita, Kansas 67230
KANSAS SENATE
32ND DISTRICT
Greta Goodwin Democrat 420 E. 12th Ave. Winfield, Kansas 67156
Steve E. Abrams Republican 4579 242nd Road Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
KANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District 78
Ed Trimmer Democrat 1402 E. 9th Avenue Winfield, Kansas 67156
John Whittington Republican 1306 61st Road Douglass, Kansas 67039
KANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
District 79
Gene Burr Democrat 1923 Eastridge Drive Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Kasha Kelley Republican Valley View Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
District 10
Paul Casanova Democrat 728 Marsha Dr. Andover, Kansas 67002
David Dennis Republican 615 N. Rainbow Lake Rd. Wichita, Kansas 67235
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
District 19 Division 1
Nicholas M. St. Peter Democrat 2913 Yeager Dr. Winfield, Kansas 67156
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
District 19 Division 2
James T. Pringle Republican 2002 East Chestnut Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
COUNTY COMMISSION
District 2
Gary H. Wilson Democratic 31684 61st Lane Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Bob Voegele Republican 29432 21st Road Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
COUNTY COMMISSION
District 3
Carmelita Clarkson Democratic 903 Holloway Lane Winfield, Kansas 67156
Alan Groom Republican 13870 121st Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Christopher E. Smith Democratic 920 Ann Avenue Winfield, Kansas 67156
COUNTY CLERK
Karen D. Brooks Republican 1320 Cherry Winfield, Kansas 67156
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Nancy C. Horst Democratic 911 E. 6th Avenue Winfield, Kansas 67156
SHERIFF
Don Read Republican 615 Quail Nest Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
TREASURER
Kathlene (Kathy) Foust Democratic 1315 N B Street Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
TOWNSHIP TREASURER
Beaver Kenny Glasgow Republican 22722 11th Road Geuda Springs, Kansas 67051
Bolton Eddie Crittenden Republican 9760 322nd Road Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Cedar Mark Johnson Democratic 31280 337th Road Cedar Vale, Kansas 67024
Fairview Jason D. Goyer Republican 9235 72nd Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Grant Larry Reeves Republican 29533 241st Road Dexter, Kansas 67038
Liberty Greg Feaster Republican 21777 151st Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Maple Paul Mackay Democratic 1237 61st Road Douglass, Kansas 67039
Ninnescah Johnnie Brookings Republican 1760 72nd Road Udall, Kansas 67146
Omnia B. L. Stark Democratic 115 Maple Atlanta, Kansas 67008
Otter Jimmy O. Powell Republican 33873 202nd Road Cedar Vale, Kansas 67024
Pl Valley Kent Olmstead Democratic 13443 242nd Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Rock Creek Casey L. Woner Republican 5324 US 77 Rock, Kansas 67131
Salem Charles Cooley Republican 14624 112th Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Silverdale Bruce Endorf Democratic 27011 155th Road Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Spring Creek Alan Holloway Republican 29686 211th Road Dexter, Kansas 67038
Vernon Ray Faber Republican 6643 US 160 Winfield, Kansas 67156
Walnut Shirley Stout Republican 16820 121st Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Windsor Jerry Ashenfelter Democratic 9506 281st Road Cambridge, Kansas 67023
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Beaver Lewis E. Kuchar Jr. Republican 4631 212th Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Bolton Jackie Voegele Republican 29432 21st Road Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Cedar Albert Baum Democratic 34623 272nd Road Cedar Vale, Kansas 67024
Creswell Michele (Mitzi) L. Samms Republican 29403 93rd Lane Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Dexter Mike Steinbach Republican 24530 K15 Dexter, Kansas 67038
Fairview Stan Ahlerich Republican 7585 82nd Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Grant Gary Foltz Republican 30154 261st Road Dexter, Kansas 67038
Liberty Janene Follmer Republican 20305 141st Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Maple Harold E. Bannon Republican 6550 12th Road Douglass, Kansas 67039
Ninnescah Harold R. Doyle Republican 3552 82nd Road Udall, Kansas 67146
Omnia J. L. Wilson Republican 2867 201st Road Atlanta, Kansas 67008
Edgar Clark Democratic 603 7th Atlanta, Kansas 67008
Otter Donald L. Land Republican 34550 242nd Road Cedar Vale, Kansas 67024
Pl Valley Michael Reynolds Republican 20626 95th Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Richland Ralph Holt Republican 2632 131st Road Rock, Kansas 67131
Rock Creek Bruce Carselowey Republican 12382 52nd Road Rock, Kansas 67131
Silverdale Gilbert Rahn Republican 31026 141st Road Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Spring Creek Marvin F. Hensley Republican 22116 292nd Road Maple City, Kansas 67102
Vernon Rodney Smith Republican 15759 51st Road Winfield, Kansas 67156
Walnut Abe Elam Republican 2323 E. 19th Avenue Winfield, Kansas 67156
Windsor Ronnie Whiteman Republican 8135 281st Road Cambridge, Kansas 67023
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Liberty Township Cowley County, Kansas that a special question election has been called and will be held on November 4, 2008, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the County the following proposition:
Liberty Township Special Question
"Shall the following be adopted?"
"Shall Liberty Township eliminate the tax on gross earnings derived from money, notes and other evidence of debt and be authorized to impose and levy property taxes, in addition to any aggregate levy amount limitation on the taxing subdivisions ad valorem tax levy authority, as may be necessary to offset the revenue loss from elimination of the tax on gross earnings derived from money, notes and other evidence of debt?"
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Bolton Township Cowley County, Kansas that a special question election has been called and will be held on November 4, 2008, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the County the following proposition:
Bolton Township Special Question
"Shall the following be adopted?"
"Shall Bolton Township eliminate the tax on gross earnings derived from money, notes and other evidence of debt and be authorized to impose and levy property taxes, in addition to any aggregate levy amount limitation on the taxing subdivisions ad valorem tax levy authority, as may be necessary to offset the revenue loss from elimination of the tax on gross earnings derived from money, notes and other evidence of debt?"
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Bolton Township Cowley County, Kansas that a special question election has been called and will be held on November 4, 2008, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the County the following proposition:
Bolton Township Special Question
"Shall the following be adopted?"
Pursuant to K.S.A. 80-l04 et seq., should the Township Board of Bolton Township be authorized to purchase two (2) acres of land, more or less, to construct thereon a building to be used as a township hall and other public purposes with the cost of such land to be paid from the general fund of the township.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Beaver Township Cowley County, Kansas that a special question election has been called and will be held on November 4, 2008, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the County the following proposition:
Beaver Township Special Question
"Shall the following be adopted?"
"Pursuant to K.S.A. 80-l04 et seq., should the Township Board of Beaver Township be authorized to expend not to exceed $35,000.00 over the next three years or less for the repair and updating of the Beaver Township Hall/Tannehill School, including but not limited to central heat and air-conditioning, handicapped accessible, restroom and kitchen, new windows and siding making it available for year-round community use, public and/or private gatherings.
Arkansas City Special Question
Shall the following be adopted?
Shall the City of Arkansas City, Kansas be authorized to: (1), impose a one-half percent (1/2%) city‑wide retailers’ special purpose sales tax (the "Hospital Sales Tax"), the proceeds of which will be applied only to the costs of financing the construction and equipping of a new hospital facility in the City (the "Hospital") and the costs of operation thereof; the collection of such Hospital Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2009 or as soon thereafter as permitted by law and shall terminate ten years after its commencement; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12‑187 et seq., as amended?
NOTICE OF SPECIAL QUESTION ELECTION
CITY OF ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the City of Arkansas City, Kansas (the "City") that a special question election has been called and will be held in conjunction with the general election on November 4, 2008, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City the following propositions:
Shall the following be adopted?
Shall the City of Arkansas City, Kansas be authorized to: (1), impose a one-half percent (1/2%) city‑wide retailers’ special purpose sales tax (the " Street Sales Tax"), the proceeds of which will be applied only to the costs of the repair, construction, and/or reconstruction of Streets and other public thoroughfares within the City (the "Streets"); the collection of such Street Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2009 or as soon thereafter as permitted by law and shall terminate five years after its commencement; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12‑187 et seq., as amended?
