What party is Melissa Bahnsen?

Melissa Bahnsen was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Melissa Bahnsen stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Melissa Bahnsen. 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 Melissa Bahnsen? County Recorder, Cedar County

Melissa Bahnsen is the County Recorder, elected as a Republican.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Recorder · Cedar County Recorder	Melissa Bahnsen Republican source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Melissa Bahnsen 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 Republican.

2026 election

Melissa Bahnsen ran for Cedar County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Melissa Bahnsen?: Melissa Bahnsen is the County Recorder, in Cedar County, Iowa. Elected as a Republican. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Melissa Bahnsen?: Melissa Bahnsen was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Melissa Bahnsen stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Melissa Bahnsen. 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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