By: Ryan Duey

Geary County Clerk Courtney Gilbert has announced that Nathan Boeckman has officially filed as an independent candidate for the position of Geary County Sheriff. Boeckman filed by petition, with the petition being verified.

Boeckman, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University, has been with the Riley County Police Department for over 20 years. His experience includes roles in the emergency response unit, police officer training, and criminal case investigations. He currently supervises the criminal intelligence unit.

Boeckman is set to run against Republican candidate Eric Coffman in the upcoming November election. His candidacy was confirmed after the verification of his petition by the county clerk.