O'Brien County, Iowa: 2026 ballot

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in O'Brien County. Statewide, legislative and congressional races are on the Iowa page; which districts you're in depends on your address.

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Registering to vote

Not registered yet? You can still register and vote on Election Day in Iowa. You'll register in person and will usually need ID and proof of where you live. Where to go (your polling place, a vote center or the election office) depends on your county.

From NASED's official 2026 deadlines. See vote.gov or your county election office for the rules where you live.

Key dates after you vote in Iowa

Mail ballots sent by mail must arrive by Nov 3.
If there's a problem with your mail ballot (a missing signature, for example), you can fix it until Nov 9.
Results are certified by counties by Nov 10 and by the state by Nov 30. Until then, results are unofficial.

Dates from NASED (the National Association of State Election Directors), compiled from state election calendars and checked by state election officials. Your county election office has the final word on your ballot.

Who holds office now: O'Brien County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.

Courts (6)

Judicial District 3A District Associate Judge retention: Jennifer Bennett Finn · 1 candidate
Judicial District 3A District Associate Judge retention: Kristi Busse · 1 candidate
Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Adam Miller · 1 candidate
Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Andrew J. Smith · 1 candidate
Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Carl J. Petersen · 1 candidate
Judicial District 3A District Court Judge retention: Charles Borth · 1 candidate

County (5)

O'Brien County Attorney · 1 candidate
O'Brien County Board of Supervisors, District 4 · 1 candidate
O'Brien County Board of Supervisors, District 5 · 1 candidate
O'Brien County Recorder · 1 candidate
O'Brien County Treasurer · 1 candidate

City (1)

Highland Township Clerk · 1 candidate

Special districts (2)

O'Brien County Agricultural Extension Council · 5 candidates
O'Brien County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner · 1 candidate

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