Wyandotte County election results: UG mayor, commission, BPU & more
Voters in Wyandotte County and across the metro weighed in on races Tuesday for leadership positions in the Unified Government, including mayor/CEO, the county commission and sheriff.
Municipal races like these determine the government officials who often have the most impact on local residents’ lives. They decide how your tax dollars are spent, what infrastructure is improved and how the jail and law enforcement operate.
Below are the results as reported by the Wyandotte County Election Board for the UG mayor, commission, sheriff, and representation on the county public utility and water boards. The Star is only presenting results in competitive races.
More election results
- See our full list of election winners across the KC area.
- Find Wyandotte County school board results here.
- Find Johnson County municipal election results here.
- Find Johnson County school board results here.
- What did Jackson County voters decide on the county assessor ballot question? See results.
- Will Independence Schools continue to have a four-day school week? See live results here.
Wyandotte County municipal results
Christal Watson has made history as the first Black woman elected to lead the Unified Government, defeating Rose Mulvany Henry for the open seat.
Wyandotte County’s current sheriff, Daniel Soptic, will continue to lead the department through fraught times, defeating challenger Celisha Towers.
Political newcomer Andrew Kump won an open at-large race for the Unified Government Commission, defeating Phil Lopez, who will keep his current seat on the commission. But Kump is not the only new face on the council.
Two new members and one familiar face secured spots on the utility board Tuesday, beating out one controversial candidate running for two offices simultaneously.
This story was originally published November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM.