(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved the canvass of the 2026 General Election and authorized the Auditor to pay the election costs.
Before approving the election results, the Board had to “draw lots” to determine the winners of four positions where write-in candidates received tied votes. Election Administrator Jodie Beckman explained the process.
The names drawn during Tuesday’s meeting were:
Garner Township Clerk: John Clark
Knox Township Trustee: Cliff Carr Jr.
Layton Township Trustee: Judd Gress
East Pottawattamie County Ag Extension: Carrie Buckley
Five seats were open on the Ag Extension board, but only four candidates filed nomination papers. Buckley’s name was drawn from the tied write-in votes to fill the fifth seat.
