Wolf Wins Contested House 107 Primary in Mitchell County; Severance Leads County Commission Race

BELOIT, Kan. — Unofficial results from the August 4, 2026, Kansas Primary Election in Mitchell County show clear victories in contested Republican races across state legislative, board of education, and county commission districts.

State Representative District 107

In the Republican primary for State Representative District 107, candidate Dawn Wolf secured a decisive victory over Jordan Budreau among Mitchell County voters. Wolf received 692 votes to Budreau’s 356 votes.

State Board of Education District 5

In the race for the Republican nomination for Member of the State Board of Education District 5, Kelly Ancar earned the top spot in Mitchell County. Ancar defeated Jean Clifford with 627 votes to Clifford’s 397.

Mitchell County Commission District 1

Local voters weighed in on a three-way Republican primary for Mitchell County Commissioner District 1. Fred Severance emerged at the top of the contested field with 198 votes, followed by Allen Kee with 165 votes and Larry P. Heidrick with 95 votes.

Statewide and Local Highlights

  • REP Commissioner of Insurance: Uncontested Republican candidate Daniel Hawkins brought in 927 votes.
  • Township Clerks: Several uncontested Republican township clerk races saw steady turnout, including Norbert P. Kohler in Beloit Township (65 votes), Daniel Brummer in Asherville Township (26 votes), and Jerry Oetting in Blue Hill Township (12 votes). Bloomfield Township recorded 10 write-in votes.

All figures reflect unofficial primary election tally results processed by Mitchell County election officials.

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