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Shawnee County has officially published the certified results of the 2025 general election, following a detailed review of all provisional ballots on Monday, Nov. 17.
County officials examined every ballot that required verification to ensure an accurate and lawful tabulation.
Approximately 230 provisional ballots were submitted for reasons such as address updates, voters appearing at incorrect polling locations, or uncertainties involving registration status.
According to state law, the County Board of Canvassers must determine which ballots meet legal criteria to be counted—decisions that can influence the outcome of closely contested races.
How Election Officials Verified Ballots
Shawnee County Election Commissioner Andrew Howell explained the review process:
“We categorize each ballot by reason, present them in groups, and evaluate them based on applicable law,” he said. “The goal is to make a final determination on every ballot and then release the fully certified results.”
Certified Results for Key Shawnee County Races
After completing the canvass, several competitive races in Shawnee County were finalized. Below are the official results:
Topeka City Council – District 7
- Michelle Bradberry: 1,456
- Earl McIntosh: 1,434
USD 340 – Position 4
- “Bo” Harley Henderson: 18
- Monica J. Bruna: 11
USD 437 – District B, Position 2
- Joe Faul: 1,978
- Chris Tanner: 1,963
- Adam Angelini: 692
Commissioner Howell noted that some races were extremely close, with margins as tight as two or three votes, demonstrating how provisional ballots can impact final results.
Shawnee County Treasurer Susan Duffy served on the canvassing board in place of Commissioner Bill Riphahn.
Geary County Certifies Election Outcomes
Monday also marked the deadline for Geary County canvassers to finalize their results. Key races included the Junction City Commissioner and USD 475 Board of Education.
Junction City Commissioner
- Terry Butler: 1,052
- Sam Yoskowitz: 807
- Kelly Niemczyk: 726
- Robert Laster: 685
- Jim Germann: 596
- Joe D. Markley: 567
Board of Education – USD 475
- Beth Hudson: 1,436
- Thomas J. Wesoloski: 1,277
- Mark Hatcher: 1,103
- Kristian E. James: 795
- Zeek Torres: 534
The completion of the 2025 election canvass in both Shawnee County and Geary County underscores the importance of thoroughly reviewing provisional ballots to ensure every legally valid vote is counted.
With several races decided by small margins, the certification process played a crucial role in confirming the accuracy and integrity of the final results.