Johnson County Elections Commissioner Fred Sherman resigned his post this week, according to Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Sherman posted online suggesting he was forced out of the role. He restated this position in a conversation with The Star Friday, indicating that he was told he would be removed if he didn't resign.

Fred Sherman had served as Johnson County election commissioner since 2021. "I was given the option to resign or be terminated from the position, and I elected to resign," Sherman wrote on social media.

A former Kansas mayor will make his first court appearance in Comanche County in connection with alleged election crimes, including voting as a noncitizen three times. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced charges against Jose “Joe” Ceballos in November.

Fred Sherman announced his resignation from the position of Johnson County, Kansas, election commissioner Thursday after four years in the job, according to Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab.

Former Coldwater Mayor Joe Ceballos made his first court appearance Thursday on charges of election fraud, with supporters filling the Comanche County courthouse.

Prairie Village and Roeland Park support translating voter materials into Spanish. About 63,000 county residents speak a language other than English. From: