Winnebago County - Iowa

10/20/2026

Today is Election Hero Day! Thank you to all who work with elections, especially our Precinct Election Officials. Happy Election Hero Day!

10/20/2026

The Treasurer's office will be closed for staff training on Thursday, October 22nd from 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. We will reopen with regular business hours after the closure. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/19/2026

10/17/2026

We have seen and been asked about some posts that have been circulating on the internet about poll workers writing on your ballot at polling places.
Fact: Iowa Code §49.82 requires poll workers to place their initials on each ballot before giving it to the voter.
Fact: The initials on a ballot do not disqualify a ballot. If you ask for a replacement, your new ballot will have initials too.
Our poll workers are very dedicated in conducting fair, safe and accurate elections. Helping every eligible voter cast their vote ensuring their vote has been counted and that their vote does make a difference and matter. These poll workers live in your community and are your neighbors, friends and relatives.
If you have voted in the last Primary, City/School , or General Elections, nothing has changed. Poll workers have put their initials on your ballot in these elections.
If you have any questions about the voting process or your ballot, please contact the Winnebago County Auditor’s office at 641-585-3412 or the Iowa Secretary of State’s office for accurate election information.

10/15/2026

Here is an opportunity to join and help your community!

Anyone can join. Drivers, EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedics, Nurses, NPs, PAs, Doctors! Training is provided and education assistance is available if requirements are met.

Do you Live in Vinje? Scarville? Not a problem! Do you live in another county or state? Not a problem! Do you work in the area and your employer will allow you to leave work? Great! This position is moved to whichever community needs the assistance. Please reach out if you are questioning if you qualify!

This is a good way to earn some extra money for Christmas, a Family vacation or even just because. Hourly rates vary for on-call time. Perdium is offered for shifts over 6 hours to encourage community involvement with grocery shopping or going out to eat in the community you are protecting.

Please reach out to learn more or request an application!

10/14/2026

General Election Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Certification of Candidates

Federal Offices

United States Senator
Vote For No More Than One
Ashley Hinson Republican
Josh Turek Democratic
Thomas Laehn Libertarian Party

United States Representative District 4
Vote For No More Than One
Chris McGowan Republican
Dave Dawson Democratic



State Offices

Governor/Lieutenant Governor
Vote For No More Than One
Zach Lahn/Derek Wulf Republican
Rob Sand/Dave Muhlbauer Democratic

Secretary of State
Vote For No More Than One
Paul D. Pate Republican
Ryan Peterman Democratic


Auditor of State
Vote For No More Than One
Chris Cournoyer Republican
Taylor Wettach Democratic

Treasurer of State
Vote For No More Than One
Roby Smith Republican
John Norwood Democratic

Secretary of Agriculture
Vote For No More Than One
Mike Naig Republican
Chris Jones Democratic


Attorney General
Vote For No More Than One
Brenna Bird Republican
Nate Willems Democratic


State Senator District 5
Vote For No More Than One
Dave Rowley Republican
Rachel Gravert No Party


State Representative District 9
Vote For No More Than One
Henry Stone Republican


County Offices

Board of Supervisors District 1
Vote For No More Than One
Terry Durby Republican

Board of Supervisors District 3
Vote For No More Than One
Brent Swenson Republican

County Treasurer
Vote For No More Than One
Julie A Swenson Republican

County Recorder
Vote For No More Than One
Shanna Eastvold Republican

County Attorney
Vote For No More Than One
Kelsey A. Beenken Republican

Non-partisan Offices

Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners
Vote For No More Than Two
Lori Bertram
Paul Bartelt


County Agricultural Extension Council
Vote For No More Than Five
Lori Dontje
MacKenzie Ree
Allison Greenfield
Robin Kettwick
Katie Bosma
Tiffany Olson

County Agricultural Extension Council
To fill a vacancy
Vote for No More Than One
No Candidate

Judicial Retention

Court of Appeals Judge
Sharon Soorholtz Greer
John M. Sandy
Julie A. Schumacher

District 2A Judge
Colleen D. Weiland
Christopher Foy
Gregg R. Rosenbladt
DeDra Schroeder

District 2A Associate Judge
Adam Sauer
Mark Milder
Karen Kaufman Salic


Statewide Public Measure

1

Shall the following amendment to the Constitution be adopted?

o Yes
o No

The Constitution of the State of Iowa is amended by adding the following new section to new Article XIII:

Passage of a bill that increases the individual income tax rate or the corporate income tax rate, or the rate of any other type of tax based upon income or legal and special reserves, shall require the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the general assembly. This requirement does not apply to taxes imposed at the option of a local government. Passage of a bill that establishes a new tax on any type of income or legal and special reserves imposed by the state shall require the affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the general assembly. A lawsuit challenging the proper enactment of a bill under this section must be filed no later than one year following the enactment. If such a lawsuit is not filed within the one-year limit, the bill shall be considered properly enacted under this section. Each bill to which this section applies must include a separate provision describing the requirements for enactment prescribed by this section. The general assembly shall enact laws to implement this section.

10/14/2026

Absentee Voting starts today in the Auditor's Office. See you there.