County Filing Deadline
The clock ticks past 5 and the county filing deadline passes. No third party candidates for any courthouse offices in Johnson County for the first time since 1998. Recorder Kim Painter and Treasurer Tom Kriz sail to third terms alone on the ballot; Janet Lyness also gets no November opposition to take over as county attorney following her primary win.
The Board of Supervisors sees a straight two party fight in November, though one senses the real fight was in June. The GOP sends second time candidate Richard Benn and newcomer Alan Curry against the two Dems - incumbent Sally Stutsman and successful primary challenger Larry Meyers. The Johnson County Republicans last won this office in the Eisenhower era.
One nonpartisan race has emerged, for Soil and Water Conservation commissioner. Incumbent Cindy Asmussen faces Ed Ruppenkamp and local cycling advocate, Linux geek and beekeeper Terry Dahms. The top two win. Ag Extension sees five candidates for five seats so no sparks there.
Any reports from other counties are welcome.
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