Jim Skelton
Jim Skelton (independent) was a member of the Sedgwick County Commission in Kansas, representing District 5. Skelton assumed office in 2011. Skelton left office in 2015.
Skelton (independent) ran for election to the Sedgwick County Commission to represent District 5 in Kansas. Skelton lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Skelton served on the Wichita City Council from 2005 to 2010. He also previously served on the Sedgwick County Commission from 2011 to 2015.[1]
Biography
Skelton earned his BBA in international business from Wichita State University. He served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1991 and in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1991 to 1995.[1]
Elections
2018
See also: Municipal elections in Sedgwick County, Kansas (2018)
General election
General election for Sedgwick County Commission District 5
Incumbent Jim Howell defeated Jim Skelton in the general election for Sedgwick County Commission District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Howell (R) | 55.5 | 15,256 |
 | Jim Skelton (Independent) | 44.0 | 12,114 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 134 | ||
| Total votes: 27,504 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Sedgwick County Commission District 5
Incumbent Jim Howell advanced from the primary for Sedgwick County Commission District 5 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Howell (R) | 100.0 | 5,946 |
| Total votes: 5,946 | |||
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See also
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