Write-in candidate selected by lottery ineligible for USD 309 school board seat
Information obtained from Reno County-Government
RENO COUNTY — A nine-way tie among write-in candidates for USD 309 Board Position 6 was broken Monday, Nov. 17, when the Reno County Board of Canvassers conducted a name drawing.
Don Bogner drew the name of Diana Bruce, selecting her as the winner.
After the election was certified, it was discovered that Bruce does not live in the correct district and is therefore ineligible to serve.
"The USD 309 race was a nine-way tie with two votes per candidate. Our job is to certify the results, and if a candidate is found to be ineligible to hold office the position becomes vacant. This is how it works for all candidates that win the election. It does not default to the next person in line," explained Reno County Clerk Jenna Fager.
The seat will officially become vacant in January. The USD 309 School Board will appoint someone to fill the position until the November 2027 election, when the remainder of the term will be on the ballot as an unexpired term.