Reno County, Kansas

Reno County Commissioner District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Reno County Commissioner District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Sullivan and Carol Moore. Candidate information follows official Reno County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The seat was open after Republican incumbent Randy Parks withdrew to run for the Kansas House of Representatives. At the August 4, 2026 primary, Mike Sullivan won the Republican nomination over Dawn Varney, 1,478 votes to 625, per the Hutchinson Post's report on the county's primary results. Sullivan meets Democrat Carol Moore on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Mike Sullivan

Republican

Top priorities

Efficient use of taxes and cost control in Reno County government
Property tax relief for county residents

Per the Ad Astra Radio report on his candidacy announcement.

Biography

Sullivan is a Hutchinson accountant who spent 28 years as business manager for USD 309 (Nickerson-South Hutchinson) after working in accounting at Carey Salt, per Ad Astra Radio. Since retiring he has volunteered as a VITA tax preparer and run a small lawn-mowing business, and previously served as a Republican precinct committeeman, per the same report. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Carol Moore

Democratic

Biography

Carol Moore appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Reno County Commissioner District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Carol Moore.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Reno County Commissioner District 1 in 2026?

When is the Reno County Commissioner District 1 election in Kansas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kansas are on the Kansas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Reno County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Reno County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mike Sullivan, full profile Carol Moore, full profile Official Kansas election office