Maki Leads in Platte County Commissioner Race | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Jason Maki, the Republican public records crusader, cruised to a 70% victory in Platte County’s presiding commissioner primary, leaving his GOP rival Gena Ross in the dust. The race had a twist before it even began when Dale Brouk, initially running as Republican, switched to independent after a county filing snafu nearly disqualified him. On the Democratic side, longtime communications pro Mary McKenna was the only candidate — setting up a November showdown between Maki and McKenna, with Brouk still in the mix. Current commissioner Scott Fricker opted out, making this the most consequential…