Nomination papers are now available at the Washington County Auditor’s Office for various county positions which will be on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election.

Two seats on the Washington County Board of Supervisors, as well as the offices of County Attorney, County Recorder and County Treasurer will be on the ballot.  The two open seats on the Board of Supervisors consist of Districts #3 and #5, and the current officeholders are Marcus Fedler and Richard Young, Supervisors; John Gish, Attorney; Jo Greiner, Recorder; and Jeff Garrett, Treasurer.

Only voters living in the supervisor candidate’s respective district are allowed to sign their nomination papers.  Those district lines are now in the process of changing, pending approval from the State of Iowa.  The proposed changes may be viewed on the County website at co.washington.ia.us under Election Information/Redistricting. The offices of County Attorney, County Recorder and County Treasurer however, are elected at large.  All terms are four years.

Nomination papers and accompanying information, as well as a county map outlining the supervisor districts, are available at the County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse in Washington or may be downloaded by using the links.  Nomination papers and an accompanying affidavit of candidacy may be filed with the Washington County Auditor beginning March 7, 2022.  The deadline is 5 p.m. on March 30. Additional information may be obtained by calling the County Auditor’s Office (319) 653-7717.