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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.

Ward 2

In Ward 2, Councilmember Mike Kemmling is seeking his fourth term in office and is facing a challenge from Eric Persson.

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.

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.

Shawnee city council candidates on the issues

Johnson County Post forum video

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