Mary L. Wells
Democrat · Candidate for Polk County Treasurer · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
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Mary L. Wells is the County Treasurer. Mary L. Wells's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.
About this race
The local government's banker. Receives and deposits its money, pays out funds the governing board has approved, invests surplus money and keeps the accounts. Many county treasurers also collect property taxes for the county, cities, schools and other taxing districts.
1 candidate ran for Polk County Treasurer in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Mary L. Wells
Polk County Treasurer. Wells has served as Polk County Treasurer since 2021, first by appointment and then by election in 2022. She lives in Des Moines and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Upper Iowa University.
What they say they'll focus on:
- Removing barriers to county services, including expanded translation services
- Making every resident feel respected when using the office
- Encouraging residents to title vehicles in Polk County ("Polk Proud")
- Addressing the effect of the all-county vehicle titling law on county revenue
Where they stand
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We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Mary L. Wells yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.
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Quick answers
- What party is Mary L. Wells?
- Mary L. Wells is running as a Democrat.
- Is Mary L. Wells the incumbent?
- Yes. Mary L. Wells currently holds this office.
- What does the Polk County Treasurer seat do?
- The local government's banker. Receives and deposits its money, pays out funds the governing board has approved, invests surplus money and keeps the accounts. Many county treasurers also collect property taxes for the county, cities, schools and other taxing districts.
- Should I vote for Mary L. Wells?
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