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Iowa City

All terms four years.  All voters in the city vote on all seats in the November 4 election. 

Filing period August 11 - 28. 

City Council At Large: Two to be elected. City Primary Election required if five or more candidates file. Candidates may live anywhere in the city. 166 signatures from anywhere in the city.

Newman Abuissa
1915 Flanigan Ct
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-331-2949
[email protected]

Megan Alter
936 Aspen Ct
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-325-3787
[email protected]

Clara Reynen
2780 Irving Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
605-467-9779
[email protected]

Bruce Teague
109 Denbigh Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-536-1200
[email protected]

City Council District B: City Primary Election required if three or more candidates file. Candidates must live in District B (precincts 1, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24). 127 signatures from the district.

Shawn Harmsen
1420 Chamberlain Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-325-0163
[email protected] 

Amy Hospodarsky
1209 Seymour Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-610-5220
[email protected]
 
Public Measure MB - Local Option Sales and Services Tax (50% required)

Summary: To authorize imposition of a local option sales and services tax in the City of Iowa City, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2026.

A local option sales and services tax shall be imposed in the City of Iowa City, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2026.

Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows:

50% for property tax relief;

The specific purposes for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended are:

25% to preserve existing affordable housing stock, increase shelter, transitional, and permanent housing supports, and increase access to and the supply of affordable housing for households with low incomes.

10% for maintenance and construction of public streets, sidewalks, trails, parks, and facilities as designated by City Council.

15% for community partnerships, including, but not limited to, partnerships that support intergovernmental, economic development, arts and culture, and social service priorities as designated by City Council.

District Map

Iowa City Code, campaign contribution limits (no school districts and no other cities have limits)

Coralville

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 50 signatures.

Mayor (two year term)

Laurie Goodrich
2109 Abbie Ct
Coralville, IA 52241
319-530-3951
[email protected] 

Ryan Swenka
Coralville, IA 52241
319-530-7663
[email protected] 

City Council (three to be elected, four year term)

Katie Freeman
1340 Southview Cir
Coralville, IA 52241
515-230-4510
[email protected] 

Deborah Gill
808 8th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
319-621-6467
[email protected] 

Kathy Hotsenpiller
1997 Highview Rd
Coralville, IA 52241
[email protected] 

Mike Knudson
315 Auburn Hills Dr
Coralville, IA 52241
319-430-7797
[email protected]

Hai Huynh
4 Chad Ct
Coralville, IA 52241
319-331-5170
[email protected] 

R. Marshall Pope
875 Maplewood Dr
Coralville, IA 52241
319-541-0182
[email protected] 

Derick Schroeder
640 Breconshire Ln
Coralville, IA 52241
563-880-4134
[email protected] 

Jennifer Struthers
991 Highland Park Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
319-621-5165
[email protected] 

Public Measure MC - Local Option Sales and Services Tax (50% required) 

Summary: To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Coralville, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2026.

A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the City of Coralville, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2026.

Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows:

50% for property tax relief

The specific purposes for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended are:

Capital projects, including but not limited to, the recreation center project, parks, trails, and other projects identified from time to time in the City’s capital improvements plan, for programs and initiatives that increase affordable housing supply and support neighborhood reinvestment projects, home improvement and home renovation grants, rental rehabilitation, and other housing projects designated by City Council.

Hills

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 10 signatures.

Mayor (two year term)

Tim Kemp
59 Williams Cir PO Box 336
Hills, IA 52235
319-430-7947
[email protected] 

City Council (two to be elected, four year term)

Emily Hudachek
202 Sierra Park Dr PO Box 275
Hills, IA 52235
319-325-0883
[email protected] 

Lone Tree

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 10 signatures.

Mayor (two year term)

Josh Spilman
104 W Sanders St PO Boc 53
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-530-1495
[email protected] 

City Council (three to be elected, four year term)

Nicholas P Gluba
110 W Dougherty Dr
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-594-4301
[email protected] 

Roger Goedken
308 Mapel Dr
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-430-3569
[email protected] 

Kimberly Hamm
108 S Center St PO Box 284
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-930-0348
[email protected] 

City Council (one to be elected in a separate contest, two year term to fill vacancy)

Matt Zadow
12 N Riggs St PO Box 725
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-430-9594
[email protected] 

North Liberty

All terms four years.

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 50 signatures.

Mayor

Chris Hoffman
365 Fox Run
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-321-4902
[email protected] 

City Council (two to be elected)

Tonja Fortney
233 Golfview Ct
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-560-4668
[email protected] 

Brian Wayson
1550 W Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-541-1398
[email protected] 

Public Measure LZ - Local Option Sales and Services Tax (50% required)

Summary: To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of North Liberty, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1 %) to be effective starting July 1, 2026. 

A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the City of North Liberty, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1 %) to be effective starting July 1, 2026. 

Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated and expended as follows:

50% for Property Tax Relief; and

50% for capital projects, including but not limited to, fire stations, community center upgrades, parks, trails, and other projects identified in the City’s Capital Improvements Plan; and for programs and initiatives that increase affordable housing supply and support neighborhood reinvestment projects, home improvement/renovation grants, rental rehabilitation, and other housing projects designated by City Council.

Oxford

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 10 signatures.

No candidates filed for any Oxford city offices.

Mayor (two year term)

City Council (two to be elected, four year term)

City Council (one to be elected in a separate contest, two year term to fill vacancy)

Public Measure MA - Local Option Sales and Services Tax (50% required)

Summary: To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Oxford, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2026. 

A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the City of Oxford, Iowa at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2026. Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 

50% for property tax relief; 

The specific purposes for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended are: 

50% shall be used for projects including, but not limited to, and any other lawful purposes of the City of Oxford as determined from time-to-time by its City Council.

Shueyville

All terms four years.

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 10 signatures.

Mayor

Chase Lang
1176 James Ave NE
Swisher, IA 52338
319-531-0379
[email protected] 

City Council (two to be elected)

Mark J Divitt
1242 Curtis Bridge Rd NE
Swisher, IA 52338
707-205-5956
[email protected] 

Joel Sennett
1302 Southview Ln NE
Swisher, IA 52338
319-440-9855
[email protected] 

Matthew Wilson
2793 Prairieview Dr NE
Swisher, IA 52338
319-350-3402
[email protected] 

Public Measure LY - Local Option Sales and Services Tax (50% required)

Summary: To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Shueyville, 
Iowa at a rate of one percent (1 %) to be effective from January 1, 2026. 

A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the City of Shueyville, Iowa at a rate of one percent (1 %) to be effective from January 1, 2026. 

Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 

50% for property tax relief 

The specific purposes for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended are: 

For any lawful purpose including, but not limited to, public infrastructure.

Solon

All terms four years.

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 25 signatures.

City Council (three to be elected)

Cole Gabriel
610 Eastwood Dr
Solon, IA 52333
515-771-8044
[email protected] 

Tim Gordon
701 Majestic Oak Ridge
Solon, IA 52333
319-325-2626
[email protected] 

Matthew Macke
1204 Wood Lily Rd
Solon, IA 52333
319-359-8315
[email protected] 

Greg Morris
505 Plum St PO Box 368
Solon, IA 52333
319-330-1775
[email protected] 

Lauren Whitehead
401 W Short St #1 PO Box 57
Solon, IA 52333
319-383-4166
[email protected] 

Swisher

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 10 signatures.

Mayor (two year term to fill vacancy)

No candidates filed.

City Council (two to be elected, four year term)

Kody Pudil
415 3rd St SW
Swisher, IA 52338
319-270-6272
[email protected] 

Brian Wernimont
74 Division St NE
Swisher, IA 52338
918-625-6327
[email protected]

 

Tiffin

Filing period August 25 - September 18. 25 signatures.

Mayor (two year term)

Tim Kasparek
240 S Park Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
319-359-0820
[email protected] 

City Council (three to be elected, four year term)

Al Havens
604 Ponds Ct
Tiffin, IA 52340
319-325-3102
[email protected] 

Tony Johnson
1500 Green Oak Pass
Tiffin, IA 52340
319-331-3180
[email protected] 

Tim Orris
821 Buck St
Tiffin, IA 52340
319-461-1660
[email protected] 

Eric Schnedler
715 Robin Ct
Tiffin, IA 52340
563-299-8250
[email protected] 

University Heights

All terms two years.

Filing period August 11 - 28. 10 signatures.

Mayor - City Primary Election required if three or more candidates file.

Louise From
207 Monroe St
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-321-5525
[email protected]

City Council (five to be elected) - City Primary Election required if 11 or more candidates file.

Mackenzie E. Dwyer
231 Golfview Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
563-564-1563
[email protected] 

Nicholas Herbold
1250 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-800-9914
[email protected] 

Liesa Moore
220 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-354-9135
[email protected]

Timothy Ray Schroeder
323 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-331-7874
[email protected]

Doug Swailes
546 Mahaska Ct
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-430-2825
[email protected]

West Branch

All terms four years. File with city clerk.

Filing period August 25 - September 18.

Mayor

Roger Laughlin
25 Greenview Cir
West Branch, IA 52358
319-330-8942
[email protected] 

City Council (two to be elected)

Colton Miller
147 Hoover Blvd
West Branch, IA 52358
319-400-0836
[email protected] 

Chantry Noel
306 N 6th St
West Branch, IA 52358
319-936-2020
[email protected] 

Jodee Stoolman
410 N 6th St
West Branch, IA 52358
319-321-1114
[email protected] 


Contact Cedar County Auditor for more information.

School Offices and Issues on Ballot

All terms four years unless noted.  

Iowa City Community School District

50 signatures.

School Board Director (three to be elected, four year term)

Jayne Finch
340 Knowling Dr
Coralville, IA 52241
319-621-4159
[email protected] 

Jennifer Horn-Frasier
816 Willow St
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-936-0831
[email protected] 

Ruthina A Malone
2638 Catskill Ct
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-621-3821
[email protected] 

David Noerper
209 Richards St
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-981-4286
[email protected] 

Dan Stevenson
312 S 1st Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-331-0329
[email protected] 

Clear Creek Amana Community School District

50 signatures. Petition signatures for all seats may be from anywhere in the school district.

All voters in the school district vote on all seats. At large candidates may live anywhere in the school district. Candidates for district seats must live in the director district.

School Board Director At Large (one to be elected, four year term)

Casey Jay Cooney
1828 Wenrose Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-541-7148
[email protected] 

Rick Allan Hergert
714 28th Ave
Amana, IA 52203
319-521-1418
[email protected] 

School Board Director District 2 (one to be elected, four year term)

No candidates filed.

School Board Director District 3 (one to be elected, two year term to fill vacancy)

Nicholas Pfeiffer
226 Cherry Ln
Tiffin, IA 52340
319-610-0176
[email protected] 

School Board Director District 4 (one to be elected, four year term)

No candidates filed.

Clear Creek Amana Director District Map

Lone Tree Community School District

17 signatures.

School Board Director (three to be elected, four year term)

Christina Magruder
4527 580th St SE
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-631-4370
[email protected] 

Alecia Parizek
309 S Riggs St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-930-7717
[email protected] 

Carrie Ronan
107 W Jayne St PO Box 96
Lone Tree, IA 52755
319-530-1684
[email protected] 

Public Measure MD - Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (50% required)

Shall the Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District, in the Counties of Johnson and Louisa, State of Iowa, for the purpose of purchasing and improving grounds; constructing schoolhouses or buildings and opening roads to schoolhouses or buildings; purchasing of buildings; purchase, lease or lease-purchase of technology and equipment; paying debts contracted for the erection or construction of schoolhouses or buildings, not including interest on bonds; procuring or acquisition of libraries; repairing, remodeling, reconstructing, improving, or expanding the schoolhouses or buildings and additions to existing schoolhouses; expenditures for energy conservation; renting facilities under Iowa Code Chapter 28E; purchasing transportation equipment for transporting students; lease purchase option agreements for school buildings or equipment; purchasing equipment authorized by law; or for any purpose or purposes now or hereafter authorized by law, be authorized for a period of ten (10) years to levy and impose a voter-approved physical plant and equipment tax of not exceeding One Dollar Thirty-Four Cents ($1.34) per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of assessed valuation of the taxable property within the school district, and be authorized annually, in combination, as determined by the board, to levy a physical plant and equipment property tax upon all the taxable property within the school district commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and to impose a physical plant and equipment income surtax upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the school district on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with calendar year 2026, or each year thereafter? 

Solon Community School District

50 signatures.

School Board Director (three to be elected, four year term)

Timothy Brown
618 Randall Dr
Solon, IA 52333
319-499-0510
[email protected]

Megan Laing
2360 Jordan Creek Rd NE
Solon, IA 52333
319-331-0966
[email protected] 

Cassie Rochholz
908 Wood Lily Rd
Solon, IA 52333
319-533-8168
[email protected] 

School Board Director (one to be elected in a separate contest, two year term to fill vacancy)

Daniel Coons
713 Willow Ct
Solon, IA 52333
319-330-2587
[email protected]

Kirkwood Merged Area X Area Education Agency

50 signatures from director district. Four year terms. Candidates must live in the district, and only voters within the district vote on each seat. File at AEA office (in Cedar Rapids).

Director District 1 Map 

Keith Stamp 
17787 222nd Street
Monticello, IA 52310
319-480-1881
[email protected] 

Director District 3 Map 

Peggy Doerge 
37 N. 7th Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-621-8949
[email protected] 

College Community School District

50 signatures. Petition signatures for all seats may be from anywhere in the school district.

All terms four years. All voters in the school district vote on all seats. At large candidates may live anywhere in the school district. Candidates for district seats must live in the director district.

School Board Director At Large (one to be elected)

Tobey Harrison
4313 Beverly Rd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
[email protected] 

School Board Director District 2 (one to be elected)

Haley Dohrmann
8612 Aldridge Dr SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
785-643-1620
[email protected] 

Kellan Petz
445 68th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-530-9831
[email protected] 

School Board Director District 5 (one to be elected)

Todd Hahlen
1154 James Ave NE
Swisher, IA 52338
319-270-1108
[email protected] 

Contact Linn County Auditor for more information.

Highland Community School District

28 signatures. Petition signatures for all seats may be from anywhere in the school district.

All terms four years. All voters in the school district vote on all seats. Candidates for district seats must live in the director district.

School Board Director District 1 (one to be elected, four year term)

Cody Thompson
349 5th St
Ainsworth, IA 52201
319-548-0304
[email protected] 

School Board Director District 2 (one to be elected, two year term to fill vacancy)

Jarrod Longbine
3305 240th St
Ainsworth, IA 52201
319-330-7283
[email protected] 

School Board Director District 3 (one to be elected, four year term)

Aaron Friederich
1408 Freedom Dr
Riverside, IA 52327
641-590-4579
[email protected] 

School Board Director District 5 (one to be elected, four year term)

Nate Robinson
PO Box 13
Riverside, IA 52327
319-631-3211
[email protected] 

Contact Washington County Auditor for more information.

Lisbon Community School District

24 signatures.

School Board Director (two to be elected, four year term)

Travis Bagby
775 Windy Ridge Road
Lisbon, IA 52253
319-415-2903
[email protected] 

Robyn Richey 
48 120th Street
Lisbon, IA 52253
319-325-1582
[email protected] 

Contact Linn County Auditor for more information.

Mid-Prairie Community School District

50 signatures.

School Board Director (three to be elected, four year term)

Michael Burns
1877 110th St
Kalona, IA 52247
906-239-0910
[email protected] 

Kirah Johnson
408 North St
Kalona, IA 52247
319-461-6459
[email protected] 

Jim Miller
833 3rd St
Kalona, IA 52247
319-656-5287
[email protected] 

Jed Seward
1208 12th Pl
Kalona, IA 52247
319-646-2055
[email protected] 

Jacob W. Snider
Riverside, IA 52327
319-325-9651
[email protected] 

Contact Washington County Auditor for more information.

Mt. Vernon Community School District

50 signatures.

School Board Director (three to be elected, four year term)

Rick Elliott 
209 6th Street N
Mt Vernon, IA 52314
319-533-0622
[email protected] 

Tim Keegan
597 Light Rd
Mt Vernon, IA 52314
319-721-6699
[email protected] 

Contact Linn County Auditor for more information.

West Branch Community School District

36 signatures.

School Board Director (two to be elected, four year term)

Keith Schultes
5724 380th St SE
West Branch, IA 52358
319-631-1806
[email protected] 

Amanda Whaley
27 S 2nd St
West Branch, IA 52358
319-643-7257
[email protected] 

Contact Cedar County Auditor for more information.

West Liberty Community School District

37 signatures.

School Board Director (two to be elected, four year term)

Josh Gingerich
1608 180th St
Nichols, IA 52766
319-330-1821
[email protected] 

Rebecca Vargas
107 Knotty Circle Dr
West Liberty, IA 52776
319-541-5885
[email protected] 

Contact Muscatine County Auditor for more information.

Williamsburg Community School District

47 signatures.

School Board Director (three to be elected, four year term)

Brooke Drahos
2914 Naples Dr
Parnell, IA 52325
319-560-7968
[email protected] 

Laura Sauser
182 Kenton Way
Williamsburg, IA 52361
231-742-1446
[email protected] 

Jonathan Wuebker
2933 Naples Dr
Parnell, IA 52325
515-661-3087
[email protected] 

Public Measure LA - Bond Issue (60% required)

Shall the Board of Directors of the Williamsburg Community School District in the Counties of Iowa and Johnson, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,945,000 to provide funds to construct, furnish, and equip addition to the Junior/Senior High School building for industrial technology/agriculture and family and consumer science education programming; to remodel, repair, improve, furnish and equip portions of the existing Junior/Senior High School building; and improve a site used for parking?

Contact Iowa County Auditor for more information.

Information for Candidates

Dates and Deadlines

Monday, August 11: First day to file, cities of Iowa City and University Heights. File with auditor's office.

Monday, August 25: First day to file, all cities other than Iowa City and University Heights, and all school districts. City candidates (except West Branch) file with the auditor's office. School candidates file with the school district secretary.

Thursday, August 28: 5:00 PM filing deadline for cities of Iowa City and University Heights.

Monday, September 1: Labor Day, office closed.

Tuesday, September 2: Withdrawal and challenge deadline, Iowa City and University Heights. A city primary, if required, would have become official on this date.

Thursday, September 18: 5:00 PM filing deadline, all cities other than Iowa City and University Heights, and all school districts.

Tuesday, September 23: Withdrawal and challenge deadline, all cities other than Iowa City and University Heights, and all school districts.

Tuesday, October 7: No city primary required.

Information for Voters
Dates and deadlines
  • Tuesday, August 26: First day auditor's office can accept requests for mailed absentee ballots, 70 days before election day. Requests received before this date will be returned to the voter, as required by law.
  • Monday, September 1: Labor Day, office closed.
  • Tuesday, October 7: No city primary required.
  • Monday, October 13: Johnson County does not observe the federal Columbus Day holiday and our office will be open.
  • Wednesday, October 15: First day absentee ballots can be mailed and first day in person early voting is allowed by state law.
  • Monday, October 20: Voter pre-registration deadline and deadline to request mailed ballot, 5 PM. In person early voting and election day registration are still available after this deadline.
  • Monday, November 3: Last day for in person early voting at auditor's office.
  • Tuesday, November 4: Election Day. Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM. Vote at regular polling places. All domestic mailed absentee ballots must arrive at auditor's office before the polls close at 8 PM in order to be counted.
Early Voting Schedule

In-person early voting schedule

Johnson County Auditor's Office
Administration Building Lobby, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Weekdays Wednesday, October 15 through Monday, November 3, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 1, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 2, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Drive-Thru Voting
HHS Building Parking Ramp, 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Weekdays Wednesday, October 15 through Monday, November 3, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 1, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 2, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

University of Iowa Health Care - Iowa River Landing Clinic
920 E 2nd Ave., Coralville - Suite 201 A-B
Monday, October 20, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

University of Iowa Health Care - Health Care Support Services Building
3281 Ridgeway Dr., Coralville
Tuesday, October 21, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City - Fountain Lobby
Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday, October 23, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Iowa City Public Library
123 S. Linn St., Iowa City
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, October 26, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

North Liberty City Hall
360 N. Main St., North Liberty
Saturday, November 1, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 2, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Coralville Public Library
1401 5th St., Coralville
Saturday, November 1, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 2, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dates and deadlines:

  • Tuesday, August 26: First day auditor's office can accept requests for mailed absentee ballots, 70 days before election day.
  • Wednesday, October 15: First day absentee ballots can be mailed and first day in person early voting is allowed by state law.
  • Monday, October 20: Deadline to request mailed ballot, 5 PM. In person early voting is still available after this deadline.
  • Monday, November 3: Last day for in person early voting at auditor's office.
  • Tuesday, November 4: Election Day. All domestic mailed absentee ballots must arrive at auditor's office before the polls close at 8 PM in order to be counted.
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