(KNZA)--Candidates for city offices and school board positions have until noon, June 1st to file to place their names on the ballot for the November 7th general election.

Two years ago, the Kansas Legislature approved a bill moving city and school board elections from April to November. The new election cycle takes effect this year.

In Atchison County, there have been only two filings so far, both for the USD 409 Board of Education.

Longtime Atchison public school board member Carrie Sowers will seek another term, filing for re-election to the school board.

Atchison County Clerk Michelle Phillips confirms that Sowers filed May 2.
She joins fellow school board member John Eplee in seeking another term.

Atchison County elections will include four seats on the USD 409 Board of Education and three on the USD 377 Board of Education.

Three positions are also up for election on the Atchison City Commission.

If a primary election is necessary, it will be held August 1.

In Brown County, few candidates have filed so far.

Three positions are up for election on the Hiawatha USD 415 and South Brown County USD 430 Boards of Education.

On the USD 415 Board, up for election are the positions currently held by John Wright, Dr. Pete Rosa and Denise Elffner.

On the USD 430 Board, up for election are the positions currently held by Tim McClaskey, Gregg Dishon and Jacob Bruning.

Two positions are up for election on the Horton City Commission. They include finance commissioner, currently held by Ken Krug and streets and utilities commissioner, currently held by Wade Edwards.

In addition, the position of mayor and council seats are up for election in the Brown County communities of Everest, Fairview, Hamlin, Morrill, Powhattan, Reserve and Willis

Candidates for both city and school board positions must file at their respective County Clerk’s Office. The filing fee is $20. Candidates can also file by petition.