What party is Karen Showalter?

Karen Showalter was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Karen Showalter stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Karen Showalter. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Karen Showalter? County Auditor, Black Hawk County

Karen Showalter is the County Auditor, elected as a Democrat.

In office

Office	Who holds it now
County Auditor · Black Hawk County Auditor	Karen Showalter Democratic source

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Where Karen Showalter stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Democrat.

Quick answers

Who is Karen Showalter?: Karen Showalter is the County Auditor, in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Elected as a Democrat.
What party is Karen Showalter?: Karen Showalter was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Karen Showalter stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Karen Showalter. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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