2025 Shawnee city council election primer
All four races for seats on the Shawnee City Council are contested, meaning voters in every council ward will have a choice for the city council this year.
You can read the candidates’ responses to our questionnaire below and see video of the forum the Post held earlier this fall.
Ward 1
In Ward 1, Councilmember Tony Gillette is seeking his second term and will run against Steele Reynolds.
- You can access Tony Gillette’s campaign website here.
- You can access Steele Reynolds’ campaign website here.
Ward 2
In Ward 2, Councilmember Mike Kemmling is seeking his fourth term in office and is facing a challenge from Eric Persson.
- You can access Mike Kemmling’s campaign website here.
- You can access Eric Persson’s campaign website here.
Ward 3
In Ward 3, Dave Myres and Morgan Rainey are vying for the seat currently held by Angela Stiens, who did not file to run again.
- You can access Dave Myres’ campaign website here.
- You can access Morgan Rainey’s campaign website here.
Ward 4
In Ward 4, Erin Aldridge and Laurel Stiffler are running against each other for the seat currently held by Jacklynn Walters, who is not seeking reelection.
- You can access Erin Aldridge’s campaign website here.
- You can access Laurel Stiffler’s campaign website here.




