posted on 3/17/26
The information below is regarding the upcoming Primary and General Elections in 2026. The Primary is to be held on June 2, 2026 and the General will be held on November 3, 2026. The auditor is the filing officer for candidates for Marion County Offices. Signature requirements and filing deadlines may vary depending on the office, so please take a moment to review the chart. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office at elections@marioncountyiowa.gov or you may call 641-828-2217.
Our website offers additional election information, check it out: marioncountyiowa.gov and click on Election Information from the HOME PAGE.
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Office
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Minimum Signatures Required
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Filing Period
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Primary Election
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County Board of Supervisors
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75
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3/2/26-3/20/26
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County Attorney
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75
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3/2/26-3/20/26
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County Recorder
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75
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3/2/26-3/20/26
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County Treasurer
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75
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3/2/26-3/20/26
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General Election
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Township Trustee
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No Signatures Required (Affidavit Only)
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3/2/26-6/02/26
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Township Clerk
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No Signatures Required (Affidavit Only)
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3/2/26-6/02/26
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County Ag Ext
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25 required from the extension district
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By 8/26/26 at 5:00
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Soil and Water
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25 required from conservation district
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By 8/26/26 at 5:00
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(Nomination Petition AND Affidavit)
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Deadline Information
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Primary Election
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County Candidate Vacancy Deadline
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3/20/2026
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County Candidate Withdrawal Deadline
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3/25/2026
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County Candidate Objection Deadline
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3/27/2026
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General Election
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County Candidate Vacancy Deadline
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8/21/2026
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County Candidate Withdrawal Deadline
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8/21/2026
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County Candidate Objection Deadline
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8/31/2026
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Links to Primary Election Candidate Papers
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Primary Candidate Guide
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https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/candidates/primcandguide.pdf
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Primary Affidavit of Candidacy
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https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/candidates/affidavit.pdf
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Primary Nomination Petition
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https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/candidates/nompetprim.pdf
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Links to General Election Candidate Papers
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General Election Candidate Guide
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https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/candidates/gencandguide.pdf
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General Affidavit of Candidacy
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https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/candidates/affidavit.pdf
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General Nomination Petition
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https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/candidates/nompetpartisan.pdf
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