A nine-way tie among write-in candidates for USD 309/ South Hutchinson and Nickerson Board Position 6 was broken Monday afternoon when the Reno County Board of Canvassers conducted a name drawing. 

Don Bogner drew the name of Diana Bruce, selecting her as the winner.

After the election was certified, it was discovered that Bruce does not live in the correct district and is therefore ineligible to serve.

The seat will officially become vacant in January. The USD 309 School Board will appoint someone to fill the position until the November 2027 election, when the remainder of the term will be on the ballot as an unexpired term.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763469853811.jpeg" alt="Reno County Commission Chairman Don Bogner reaches in for one of nine names to break the tie for USD 309 Board of Education Position 6 as Reno County Clerk Jenna Fager holds the hat. (Photo courtesy Reno County)" />
 <figcaption>Reno County Commission Chairman Don Bogner reaches in for one of nine names to break the tie for USD 309 Board of Education Position 6 as Reno County Clerk Jenna Fager holds the hat. (Photo courtesy Reno County)</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTYA nine-way tie among write-in candidates for USD 309/ South Hutchinson and Nickerson Board Position 6 was broken Monday afternoon when the Reno County Board of Canvassers conducted a name drawing. Don Bogner drew the name of Diana Bruce, selecting her as the winner.After the election was certified, it was discovered that Bruce does not live in the correct district and is therefore ineligible to serve.The seat will officially become vacant in January. The USD 309 School Board will appoint someone to fill the position until the November 2027 election, when the remainder of the term will be on the ballot as an unexpired term.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Election tiebreaker leaves Kan. school district with board vacancy