Rita Vargas is the County Recorder, in Scott County, Iowa. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.

What party is Rita Vargas?

Rita Vargas was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Rita Vargas stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Rita Vargas. 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 Rita Vargas? County Recorder, Scott County

Rita Vargas is the County Recorder, elected as a Democrat.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Recorder · Scott County Recorder	Rita Vargas Democratic source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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