Two current incumbent county office holders say they are not sure they’ll seek additional four-year terms in Anderson County government, and one’s already announced he won’t run. Anderson County Treasurer, Dena McDaniel says she may not run again, adding it depends on life and what happens between now and June. Third District County Commissioner Dave Pracht says he’s also on the fence about running for another term in 2024. He says he is just undecided. Anderson County Sheriff Vern Valentine previously announced he does not plan to seek re-election, which prompted announcements by three Republican office seekers – Undersheriff Wes McClain, Deputy Rob Smith and Anderson County Emergency Preparedness Director and Garnett City Commissioner Mark Locke.
First-term Anderson County Attorney Elizabeth Oliver has announced her intention to run again. The remaining incumbents in county office – Second District County Commissioner Tony Mersman, County Clerk Julie Wettstein and Register of Deeds Sandra Baugher have all announced their intentions to seek office again this year. Filing deadline for county offices is June 1st.
