(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections has been made aware of candidate John Haidsiak publicly announcing his intention to withdraw from the city of Red Oak mayoral race. Iowa election law stipulates that the deadline to formally withdraw as a candidate was September 23, 2025. Because that deadline has passed, the candidate’s name must remain on the ballot and cannot be removed.
The Auditor’s Office and the Commissioner of Elections do not endorse, support, or oppose any candidate or political position. Our responsibility and commitment is to administer elections in a fair, transparent, and lawful manner, ensuring that all eligible voters have access to an accurate ballot and a secure voting process.
Voters are encouraged to stay informed and exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Absentee voting is currently underway in the Auditor’s Office at 105 E. Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
For questions about voting or election procedures, please contact the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office at 712-623-5127 or visit the county’s official website www.montgomerycountyia.gov
