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Riley County Commissioner - District 1

Riley County, Kansas
My vote power: High

This seat represents District 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Republican

Gary Bennington is a Republican candidate for Riley County Commissioner, District 1, in the 2026 general election.

Republican · Incumbent

John M. Ford is the Riley County Commissioner for District 1 and a Republican candidate for reelection in the 2026 general election.

Democratic

Rob Voelker is the Democratic candidate for Riley County Commissioner, District 1, in the 2026 general election.

Sources: rileycountyks.gov2 · sos.ks.gov