WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sarah Lopez was declared the winner of the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 race on Monday. Upcoming elections in Sedgwick County: Primary Election - August 4, 2020, Partisan Primary Election (Democratic Party and Republican Party) General Election - November 3, 2020, Presidential General Election Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell speaks during a commission meeting Wednesday morning before the rest of the commission voted to … She said the voter turnout for the 2020 general election was just over 70% with 225,771 votes counted. Elsewhere with the Sedgwick County Commission, on Tuesday night in the District 3 race, Republican incumbent David Dennis defeated challenger, … WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The unofficial results for Sedgwick County Commission District 2 race are in. Candidates for the office of county commissioner must by 18 years of age and have resided in the county for one year prior to the date of election. Sedgwick County commissioners Michael O’Donnell and David Dennis won new terms in office in Tuesday’s general election, but O’Donnell has said he will step down and allow Republicans to choose his replacement. LATEST STORIES: McCormack scores 17 as … But a wave of mail-in ballots has now vaulted Lopez into a 125-vote lead. Democrat Sarah Lopez beat Republican incumbent Michael O’Donnell in the race by 264 votes, 17,041 to 16,777. Sara Lopez has … Michael O’Donnell pulled out a win with 15,252 votes. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Sedgwick County will have a new commissioner to represent District 2 on the board next year. Crissy Magee Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator Phone: (316) 660-7056 TDD: Kansas Relay 711 or … The tumultuous tenure of Michael O’Donnell on the Sedgwick County Commission has ended. This is Lopez's first political campaign. LATEST STORIES: McCormack scores 17 as No. Lopez beat incumbent Michael O’Donnell by 264 votes to … Sarah Lopez (Democratic Party) is a member-elect of the Sedgwick County Commission, representing District 2 in Kansas.Lopez assumed office on January 11, 2021. Now, the party must name a replacement for O’Donnell to fill the remainder of his term. Sedgwick County commissioners have certified the final results of the November 3rd general election, and the race for the District Two county commission seat has been decided. There were around 1,500 provisional ballots to consider plus ballots that had to be hand-counted and others that had concerns with signatures and other issues. 200 | Wichita, KS 67202 | (316) 978-6789. "So when I said, 'Every vote mattered,' I meant it. The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) each represent a geographic district, but all are elected at large. This comes as the Sedgwick County Election Office continues its count of advance and provisional ballots. Tim Norton endorses Sarah Lopez of District 2 on the Sedgwick County Commission. Sedgwick County commissioners have certified the final results of the November 3rd general election, and the race for the District Two county commission seat has been decided. Michael O’Donnell pulled out a win with 15,252 votes. Challenger Kevin Quinn appeared to defeat incumbent Bartlett alderwoman Paula Sedgwick by a mere 61 votes in the suburb’s only contested alderman race, according to unofficial totals released by the Shelby County Election Commission on Tuesday night. He and two elected officials, outgoing Republican state Rep. Michael Capps and Wichita City Council member James Clendenin, were caught plotting a cover-up of a negative campaign video that appeared during the 2019 Wichita mayoral race. Due to extreme weather conditions the following COVID-19 Sampling Sites (Holy Savior Catholic Academy, HealthCore Clinic, … O’Donnell, Dennis win Sedgwick County commission races. I want to be held accountable. While the information is believed to be accurate and complete, the Sedgwick County Sheriff, his employees, agents or officers, make no warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, as to the accuracy, completeness and/or usefulness of the information provided. O’Donnell, Dennis win Sedgwick County commission races Posted By: George Lawson November 3, 2020 @ 10:05 pm Local News , News Sedgwick County commissioners Michael O’Donnell and David Dennis won new terms in office in Tuesday’s general election, but O’Donnell has said he will step down and allow Republicans to choose his replacement. Sarah Lopez is now in the lead for the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 race by 125 votes, as of Friday evening. Commissioners … Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Tabitha Lehman told county commissioners that the 2020 General Election was the most challenging election she has overseen, thanks to the political climate, the pandemic and her cancer battle. Sedgwick County needs to get a handle on the Covid 19 pandemic. Sedgwick County, Kansas, held general elections for county commissioner districts 2 and 3, county clerk, county district attorney, county treasurer, register of deeds, county sheriff, and district court judgeships on November 3, 2020.A primary was scheduled for August 4, 2020. Now, the party must name a replacement for O’Donnellto fill the remainder of his term. The win follows O’Donnell’s resignation last week following a finding by Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett that there was enough evidence in the case involving a false attack ad against Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple to force O’Donnell out. If Commissioner … Lopez was behind in the race on election night, … Elsewhere with the Sedgwick County Commission, on Tuesday night in the District 3 race, Republican incumbent David Dennis defeated challenger, Democrat Mike … Each voting district must be as nearly equal in population as possible based on US census bureau numbers. Copyright 2020 KWCH. Tabitha Lehman Election Commissioner p: 316.660.7100 f: 316.660.7125 Toll Free ... For ADA accommodations, please contact Crissy Magee or visit Sedgwick County ADA information. With such a close race for the 2nd District, Lopez is trying to find a path forward with the more than 16,000 voters who picked O’Donnell over her. Crissy Magee Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator Phone: (316) 660-7056 Instead, he abruptly resigned Friday afternoon after the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office announced that there was enough evidence begin ouster proceedings against O’Donnell. By Bob Weeks on September 28, 2009. Candidates for the office of county commissioner must by 18 years of age and have resided in the county for one year prior to the date of election. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – While the race is still close for the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 seat, possible candidates for the Republican Party are emerging as incumbent Michael O’Donnell has publically said he will not accept re-election. 15,45550.7%. Sedgwick Co Comm Dist 2. They generally hold an official business meeting at 9 a.m. each Wednesday, except for the last Wednesday of the month. That's why Michael O'Donnell is trying to kick Sarah off the ballot. The race for Sedgwick County’s 3rd District is between a current commissioner and a retired TV news journalist. 6 Kansas edges Oklahoma, 63-59 Lopez had 17,041 votes to capture 49.71 percent of the vote. Commissioners are paid $95,623 a year. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sarah Lopez was declared the winner of the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 race on Monday. Our district doesn’t have one right now and we really need one. Sarah Lopez is winning the District 2 County Commission race. Crissy Magee Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator Phone: (316) 660-7056 Lopez (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Sedgwick County Commission to represent District 2 in Kansas.Lopez won in the general election on November 3, 2020. Seventy percent of Sedgwick County's 322 thousand registered voters turned out to vote with over 68% participating in early voting and by mail. Stay Connected to Your County Commissioners. Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Tabitha Lehman says 70% of registered voters participated in November’s election, and 68% of those voters used … After initially leading the race on election night, Lopez trailed O’Donnell once all precincts were tallied. She said there were no ties in this election. Never miss a story or breaking news alert! WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Sedgwick County will have a new commissioner to represent District 2 on the board next year. Sedgwick County Commission response. O’Donnell, a Republican, knocked off a four-term incumbent in 2016 to win his seat. The Sedgwick County Election Office reported Friday evening that unofficial results showed Lopez with 16,237 votes in the 2nd District race and O’Donnell with 16,112. Sedgwick County Democratic challenger Sarah Lopez now leads incumbent County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell by 125 votes, setting up what could be a … Michael O'Donnell. Sedgwick County Commission response. … Watch commission meetings and other recent videos. Lopez defeats O’Donnell in Sedgwick County Commission race, © Provided by Wichita-Hutchinson Plus KWCH-DT. The Sedgwick County Commission voted to accept a $816 thousand grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a private organization, to help run the county's 2020 election. Each voting district must be as nearly equal in population as possible based on US census bureau numbers. The resolution also said that if O’Donnell were to win re-election in the next week's election, he should decline to serve the new term. Sedgwick County commissioners met Friday morning to begin the vote canvass for the November 3rd general election. Democrat Sarah Lopez defeated Republican Michael O'Donnell for the 2nd District commissioner race. She is a regional manager for health care technology for Ascension Via Christi. LISTEN LIVE Republican Brandi Baily won the county treasurer’s race with over 60 percent of the vote, compared to 40 percent for Democrat Charity Kennedy. At the moment, we are feeling pretty good we are up 60% to 40%,” said Sedgwick County Commissioner David Dennis. This comes as the Sedgwick County Election Office continues its count of advance and provisional ballots. Democrat Sarah Lopez won over Republican incumbent Michael O’Donnell by 264 votes in the final count. The filing deadline for partisan candidates in this election was June 1, 2020. Voters elected Democrat Sarah Lopez to a four-year term on the Sedgwick County Commission. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Lopez had 17,041 votes to capture 49.71 percent of the vote. Last week Betty Arnold, a member of the board of USD 259, the Wichita public school district, declared her intent to be a candidate for the Sedgwick County Commission. Following the release of the audio, O'Donnell vowed to step down from his position if elected to a second term, effectively allowing the local Republican party to select a new commissioner, but appealed to supporters in his district to keep the seat in Republican hands. Sedgwick County Commissioners receive Election update | … For ADA accommodations, please contact Crissy Magee or visit Sedgwick County ADA information. Betty Arnold’s Sedgwick County Commission race: running uphill. Meetings are held in the Commission Meeting Room, located on the third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – While the race is still close for the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 seat, possible candidates for the Republican Party are emerging as incumbent Michael O’… More From Wichita-Hutchinson Plus KWCH-DT. "I’m so excited to get started," Lopez said Monday. That's why Michael O'Donnell is trying to kick Sarah off the ballot. As mail ballots were processed in the days following Election Day, Lopez regained the lead in the race by 125 votes. The resolution also said that if O’Donnell were to win re-election in the next week's election, he should decline to serve the new term. Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Tabitha Lehman told county commissioners that the 2020 General Election was the most challenging election she has overseen, thanks to the political climate, the pandemic and her cancer battle. So the first thing I want to do is create a Citizens Advisory Board. Find out more about the commissioners by clicking on the photos to the right. Lopez's win caps off a tumultuous few weeks in the race. For ADA accommodations, please contact Crissy Magee or visit Sedgwick County ADA information. Voters elected Democrat Sarah Lopez to a four-year term on the Sedgwick County Commission. The next day, the Sedgwick County Commission unanimously (O'Donnell abstaining) passed a resolution censuring O’Donnell and formally requesting his resignation. "I know that we won by a small margin but I want to make sure that everybody knows that I take it extremely seriously that I will represent everybody in this district," Lopez said. Voters elected Democrat Sarah Lopez to a four-year term on the Sedgwick County Commission. The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) each represent a geographic district, but all are elected at large. Voters elected Democrat Sarah Lopez to a four-year term on the Sedgwick County Commission. Sedgwick County stated that state statutes and established processes govern the replacement of any vacancy of the county commission office. The 2020 general election set records in Sedgwick County for early voting and the overall number of ballots cast. A majority of Sedgwick County commissioners have lost trust in commissioner Michael O’Donnell to continue in his elected position and are exploring official options. We must help our schools and businesses with with safety protocols and monitor … The chairman Sedgwick County Republican Party said it will not seek a recount on the District 2 race. The next day, the Sedgwick County Commission unanimously (O'Donnell abstaining) passed a resolution censuring O’Donnell and formally requesting his resignation. Her victory came from provisional ballots that were counted during the vote canvass process this weekend. Lopez was behind in the race on election night, but … I want to get people from all different backgrounds," said Lopez. O'Donnell Resigns After DA Announces Plans To Remove Him From County Commission, Sedgwick County Commissioners Call For O'Donnell To Resign; Ask For Investigation, Economic Growth A Focus In 2nd District County Commission Race Between O'Donnell, Lopez, Mail-in Ballots Push Lopez Ahead Of O'Donnell For Now In County Commission Race, 89.1 Wichita Public Radio | 121 N. Mead, Ste. So thank you all so much for your support.". The Sedgwick County Commission voted to accept a $816 thousand grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a private organization, to help run the county's 2020 election. Meet your commissioner! All rights reserved. Lopez said she felt a roller coaster of emotions and has this message for those in District 2. Lopez beat incumbent Michael O’Donnell by … Official election results certified Monday confirm Lopez won the close 2nd District race over Republican Michael O’Donnell by 264 votes. The Commission also is responsible for hiring the Sedgwick County manager, county counselor, public works director and county appraiser. https://ballotpedia.org/Municipal_elections_in_Sedgwick_County,_Kansas_(2020) Election Commissioner Tabetha Lehman released the official results Monday. so that’s number one. Since he took office, he was indicted on federal charges related to the spending of campaign finance money and became embroiled in a political scandal involving a false attack ad in the 2019 mayoral campaign. When voting ended Tuesday night, Sarah Lopez – the Democratic challenger trying to unseat Michael O’Donnell from the Sedgwick County Commission – was losing by nearly 600 ballots. Commissioners … A political scandal involving O’Donnell unraveled in mid-October with the release of an audio recording from 2019. Voters will decide whether Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell gets a second term representing the county’s 2nd District. A majority of Sedgwick County commissioners have lost trust in commissioner Michael O’Donnell to continue in his elected position and are exploring official options. The Sedgwick County Election Office reported Friday evening that unofficial results showed Lopez with 16,237 votes in the 2nd District race and O’Donnell with 16,112. Incumbent David Dennis beat out Democrat Mike Iuen in the race for Sedgwick County Commission’s District 3 Tuesday night. Sedgwick County offers citizens the opportunity to subscribe to receive Board of County Commission Meeting reminders and agendas via e-mail. Republican. Tim Norton endorses Sarah Lopez of District 2 on the Sedgwick County Commission. When Lopez takes office Jan. 10, she will be one of two women and two Democrats on the County Commission. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. CandidateVotesPercent. "We won by 264 votes, which was an extremely small margin," Lopez told supporters in a statement released on social media. ONLINE STREAM. She lives in Haysville with her three children. Listen at work or while you surf. Sara Lopez has 14,676. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. The five-member Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners generally holds a staff meeting with senior leadership at 9 a.m. every Tuesday. Democrat Sarah Lopez won over Republican incumbent Michael O’Donnell by 264 votes in the final count. In the county clerk’s race, incumbent Republican Kelly Arnold won a new term with 60 percent of the vote over Democratic challenger Kelli Reid. Sarah Lopez is now in the lead for the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 race by 125 votes, as of Friday evening. O’Donnell resigned immediately late Friday afternoon after the District Attorney’s Office released a statement saying it was prepared to initiate ouster proceedings next week. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Thursday night, election officials in Sedgwick County are still counting ballots in the race for the District 2 Sedgwick County Commission seat. Candidates have until Tuesday at 5 p.m. to request a recount. At the moment, we are feeling pretty good we are up 60% to 40%,” said Sedgwick County Commissioner David Dennis. A majority of Sedgwick County commissioners have lost trust in commissioner Michael O’Donnell to continue in his elected position and are exploring official options. New commissioners will take office on January 11, 2021. Tabitha Lehman Election Commissioner p: 316.660.7100 f: 316.660.7125 Toll Free ... For ADA accommodations, please contact Crissy Magee or visit Sedgwick County ADA information. “I want to make sure that everyone knows how serious I am about representing everybody in the district. Sedgwick County Republicans have a chance to do the decent thing and avoid the spectacle of a rump county commissioner. On election night, Lopez was behind, but after mail-in and provisional ballots, she took the lead and won. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The unofficial results for Sedgwick County Commission District 2 race are in. It was a tight race between O’Donnell and Lopez. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – While the race is still close for the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 seat, possible candidates for the Republican Party … Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, DC on lockdown and on edge before Biden's inauguration. Sarah Lopez is challenging current Commissioner Michael O’Donnell for … The chairman Sedgwick County Republican Party said it will not seek a recount on the District 2 race. O’… A post-election report presented to Sedgwick County commissioners … Sarah Lopez is winning the District 2 County Commission race. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Sedgwick County Commission candidate will stay on the ballot. Due to extreme weather conditions the following COVID-19 Sampling Sites (Holy Savior Catholic Academy, …