The Superior Express -

The polls were certainly not crowded last Tuesday when Jewell County voters were offered an opportunity to express their choices in a presidential preference primary. It was the first time in more than 30 years the Kansas legislature offered the voters such an opportunity,

The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 220 people chose to vote.

Of the 220, seven expressed a preference for a candidate proposed by the Democrats. Six votes were cast for the current office holder, Joseph R. Biden Jr. The three other names on the ballot did not gather a single vote. However, one person voted for “none of the above.”

The Republican turnout was heavier but far from overwhelming.

Of the 220 Republican votes cast, 174 favored Donald Trump. Nicki Haley received 23, Ron Desantis 3, and Ryan Binkley one. None of the names shown received 12.

Filings are now being received for the regular primary and fall elections. On Monday, Carla Waugh, county election officer, reported Nathan Green, had filed for the Buffalo Township treasurer, Amanda Davis for register of deeds, Korey Vacek for district three county commissioner, and Ervin Underwood for district two commissioner. All are Republicans.