Real Republicans

In Osage County, some candidates chose to complete a thorough vetting process to demonstrate their commitment to Republican values and transparency. Others refused.

This page records both — those who earned trust through vetting, and those who would not participate. Voters deserve to know the difference.

You will find the candidates who completed vetting in 2024 and 2026, along with those who declined to participate. The record is presented so voters can make an informed choice.

Did Not Complete Vetting

These candidates did not complete the vetting process or pay the required filing fee to the Committee Treasurer, yet their names appear on the August ballot.

  • Brooke Dudenhoeffer — County Clerk
  • Darryl Griffin — Presiding Commissioner
  • Amanda Grellner — Prosecuting Attorney
  • Sonya Brandt — Associate Circuit Judge
  • Denise Nolte — County Collector
  • Maryann Jacquin — Circuit Clerk

  • Carrie Muenks — Recorder

Real Republicans Who Vetted in 2026 and 2024

John Glavin

for Presiding Commissioner

Valerie Prater

for County Treasurer (Incumbent)

John Timothy Grady II

for State Representative 61st District

Ben Brown

for State Senator Distict 26

Gerald “Jerry” Wistrand

for State Auditor

Brad Patty

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Taylor Burks

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Rick Brattin

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Micah Beebe

for U.S. Representative 5th District

Heather Overstreet

Keynote Speaker

Linda Rantz

for Committeewoman

Joyce Weber

for Committeewoman

Craig Rantz

for Committeeman

Paul Stratman

for Committeeman

Ann Stratman

for Committeewoman

State and Federal candidates vetted voluntarily. Candidates for county offices completed the process, paid filing fees, and were nominated by OCRC.

Jay Ashcroft
Jay Ashcroft
for Governor
Tim Baker
Tim Baker
for Governor
Michael Bonham
Michael Bonham
for County Sheriff
Karen Dormire
Karen Dormire
for Auxiliary Committeewoman
Bill Eigel
Bill Eigel
for Governor
Diana Haines
Diana Haines
for Committeewoman
Justin Haines
Justin Haines
for Committeeman
Denny Hoskins
Denny Hoskins
for Secretary of State
Tina Kammerich
Tina Kammerich
for County Assessor
Patrick Kliethermes
Patrick Kliethermes
for Committeeman
David Kroeger
David Kroeger
for Auxiliary Committeeman
Gina Kroeger
Gina Kroeger
for Auxiliary Committeewoman
Mark Lieneke
Mark Lieneke
for Committeeman
Robin Lieneke
Robin Lieneke
for Committeewoman
Dale Logan
Dale Logan
for County Commissioner
George Luebbering
George Luebbering
for County Commissioner
Shirley Luebbering
Shirley Luebbering
for Public Administrator
Vivek Malek
Vivek Malek
for State Treasurer
Brenny Montgomery
Brenny Montgomery
for County Public Admin
Bob Onder
Bob Onder
for U.S. Rep CD3
Jeff Peters
Jeff Peters
for County Commissioner
Craig Rantz
Craig Rantz
for Committeeman
Linda Rantz
Linda Rantz
for Committeewoman
Lori Rook
Lori Rook
for State Treasurer
Will Scharf
Will Scharf
for Attorney General
Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
for County Commissioner
Shane Schoeller
Shane Schoeller
for Secretary of State
Paul Stratman
Paul Stratman
for State Rep – 61st
David Wasinger
David Wasinger
for Lt. Governor
Joyce Weber
Joyce Weber
for Auxiliary Committeewoman
Chris Wright
Chris Wright
for Governor
Shane Zimmer
Shane Zimmer
for U.S. Rep CD3