On Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 at 12:22 PM, Osage County Clerk wrote by email to Linda Rantz, Vice Chairwoman of the Osage County Republicans:
Linda,
I have a few questions for you regarding the vetting process and the Republican party requirements. I am entertaining the idea of running for County Clerk in 2026, however, I want to make sure all the ducks are in a row.
Please know, I do love what I do here at the county, I just need to make the best choice for my family as well.
Thank you,
Brooke Dudenhoeffer, Osage County Clerk
It is important to note that the Clerk initiated this email and the Clerk refers to the “vetting process” as “the Republican party requirements.”


