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Voters oust incumbents in Atchison school board race

By Brian Hagen

11/04/2025

(KAIR)--A longtime, former instructor for Atchison's USD 409 is the top vote receiver in the race for Atchison School Board in Tuesday's General Election, earning Kathy Hines one of four open seats on the board.

According to the unofficial election results, Hines earned 802 votes, followed by another challenger long-connected with the district, as Janet Smith earned 717 votes. Current Board President Carrie Sowers retained her seat with 699 votes, followed by another newcomer to the board, Doug Tschauder, who received 606 votes.

Incumbents Debra Eplee, with 480 votes, and Sean Crittendon, with 472 votes, were defeated in their bids for reelection.

In the race for one contested seat on the USD 377 Board of Education for the Atchison County Schools, incumbent Lori Lanter retained Position 6, defeating challenger Carl Bosch 208 to 78.

The race for Effingham Mayor saw current City Council Member Cheryl Moon defeat challenger Carl Bosch 65 to 14.

All results remain unofficial until they're canvassed at the November 10 meeting of the Atchison County Commission.

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