Jewell County, Kansas

REVISED ADVANCE VOTING AND EQUIPMENT TESTING SCHEDULE

for immediate release

The upcoming election equipment public test has been rescheduled. This change ensures full compliance with Kansas law (K.S.A. 25-4610(b)), which mandates strict testing protocols to guarantee the absolute accuracy and integrity of our voting systems before any ballots are cast.

Because advance voting cannot begin until this testing is successfully completed, the dates for both the public equipment test and the start of in-person advance voting for the August 4th Primary Election have been adjusted as follows:

· Public Election Equipment Test: Tuesday, July 21st at 9:00 a.m.

· In-Person Advance Voting Begins: Wednesday, July 22nd at 8:30 a.m.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this temporary delay may cause. Our priority remains ensuring a secure, transparent, and accurate election process for all voters.

For further questions or information, please contact the County Election Office. 785-378-4020

NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS 2026

The Jewell County Board of County Commissioners meet each Monday in the Commissioner’s Chambers of the Courthouse beginning at 8:30 a.m. until business is completed. Any exceptions have been listed. The Commissioners will meet on the following dates in 2026:

January 5, 12, Tuesday 20, 26

February 2, 9, Tuesday 17, 23

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

April 6, 13, 20, 27

May 4, 11, 18, Tuesday 26

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

July 6, 13, 20, 27

August 10, 17, 24, 31 (NO meeting the week of August 3rd)

September Tuesday 8, 14, 21, 28,

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

December 7, 14, 21, 28

The last meeting date of each month, the Department Heads will meet with the Commissioners beginning at 8:30 a.m.

2024 Board of Jewell County Commissioners

Brent Beck (Chairman) District 3

(Term expires 1/8/2029)

Represents Townships of Burr Oak, Esbon, Grant, Harrison, Highland, Holmwood, Jackson, Montana, Richland, Sinclair, Walnut, Whitemound and the Cities within those townships

Ervin Underwood (vice-chairman) District 2

(Term expires 1/8/2029)

Represents Townships of Center, and Limestone and the Cities within those townships

Ed Duskie (member) District 1

(Term Expires 1/11/2027)

Represents Townships of Allen, Athens, Brownscreek, Buffalo, Calvin, Erving, Ionia, Odessa, Prairie, Vicksburg, Washington and the Cities within those townships