Judicial District 4 District Court Judge retention: Amy L. Zacharias (Pottawattamie County)

What this office does

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

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• Judicial District 4 District Court Judge retention: Donna Bothwell
• Judicial District 4 District Court Judge retention: Craig Michael Dreismeier
• Judicial District 4 District Associate Judge retention: Ashley N. West-Joons
• Judicial District 4 District Associate Judge retention: Matthew A. Schuling
• Judicial District 4 District Associate Judge retention: Scott Strait

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Quick answers

Who is running for Judicial District 4 District Court Judge retention: Amy L. Zacharias (Pottawattamie County) in 2026?

Amy L. Zacharias.

Who is the incumbent?

Amy L. Zacharias currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who should I vote for in the Judicial District 4 District Court Judge retention: Amy L. Zacharias (Pottawattamie County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.