ElectionsThursday, November 5
Voters in four northeast Kansas school districts approved bonds
The Daily Topeka team
If you vote in northeast Kansas, your school ballot may have been a winner. KSNT lists the bond measures voters approved in the Jefferson West, Lyon County, Vermillion and Wabaunsee County districts, ranging from $1.99 million to $25.9 million.
Lyon County's $25.9 million new-school bond is the largest approved
Source: KSNT
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Lyon Co. new school | $25.9M |
| Vermillion facilities | $16.83M |
| Wabaunsee career facility | $14M |
| Jefferson West | $7.5M |
| Lyon Co. athletics | $5.19M |
| Vermillion fine arts | $1.99M |
- Lyon County USD 251: new school 55.6% yes, athletic complex 53.8%
- Vermillion USD 380: facilities 63.1% yes, fine arts 61.6%
- Wabaunsee County USD 329: $14 million career facility, 59% yes
Jefferson West USD 340 was the closest call, with 1,127 yes votes to 1,056 no.
Jefferson West's bond passed by the thinnest margin, with 51.6% yes
Bond results as KSNT reported them after the 2026 general election
Jefferson West USD 340: $7.5 million bond
Lyon County USD 251: $25.9 million new school
Vermillion USD 380: $16.83 million facilities
Wabaunsee County USD 329: $14 million career facility
Source: KSNT
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson West USD 340: $7.5 million bond | Yes, won | 1,127 | 51.6% |
| Jefferson West USD 340: $7.5 million bond | No | 1,056 | 48.4% |
| Lyon County USD 251: $25.9 million new school | Yes, won | 937 | 55.6% |
| Lyon County USD 251: $25.9 million new school | No | 748 | 44.4% |
| Vermillion USD 380: $16.83 million facilities | Yes, won | 447 | 63.1% |
| Vermillion USD 380: $16.83 million facilities | No | 261 | 36.9% |
| Wabaunsee County USD 329: $14 million career facility | Yes, won | 1,045 | 59.0% |
| Wabaunsee County USD 329: $14 million career facility | No | 726 | 41.0% |
Data centers are a live topic across the state, too. A new survey shows more Kansans believe data centers hurt the economy than help it, and KSNT's roundup also points to Emporia, where voters approved a high-impact data center prohibition.
Sources: KSNT, The Topeka Capital-Journal