(Cass Co) The first day for Democratic, Republican and Libertarian candidates for county offices to file nomination papers in the office of County Auditor is Monday, March 4. The last day to file is Friday, March 22.
Nomination papers may be circulated prior to first date for filing as well as during the filing period. Nomination papers and candidate information are available at the office of the County Auditor and from the secretary of state: www.sos.iowa.gov.
The county positions to appear on the Cass County ballot for the 2024 Primary Election are:
Sheriff {Incumbent Darby McLaren (Republican) is not seeking reelection}
Auditor {Incumbent Kathy Somers (Republican)}
District 1 Supervisor {Incumbent Stephen Green (Republican)}
District 4 Supervisor {Incumbent Steven Baier (Republican)}
District 5 Supervisor {Incumbent Bernard Pettinger (Republican)}
The filing periods for the November 5, 2024, General Election are:
- U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative and State Office: July 29 – August 24, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- County Office: August 5 – August 28, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Ag Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District, Hospital Trustee: Anytime up until August 28, 2024
Monday, August 5, 2024 is the first day for candidates nominated by petition to file nomination papers for county-wide or township offices for the General Election with the County Auditor’s office. Last day to file is Friday, August 28, 2024. Nomination papers may be circulated now. Nomination petitions and other election forms (including a Candidate’s Guide to the General Election) are available at the office of the County Auditor, and from the Iowa Secretary of State (sos.iowa.gov) via the internet.
List of current position holders for nonpartisan offices that will appear on General Election Ballot:
Agricultural Extension Council
-Marcy Jo Dorsey
-Darrin S Petty
-Curtis L Rush
-Jody M Steffen
Soil & Water Conservation District
-Curt D Behrends (Franklin Township)
-Chase R Wheatley (Massena Township)
-Ray Wilson (Noble Township)
Hospital Board of Trustees
-Nathan (Ned) Brown
-Leanne Pellett
-Linda Pelzer
Edna Township
-Delmar South-Trustee
Union Township
-Dan Schrier-Trustee
