Ames Mayor
City- John Haila
Ames City
Ames City Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Preview your Ames City, Iowa sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.
Local Snapshot
Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIowa
Races Listed8
Profiles12
Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot.
Hand-curated profiles for Ames City are on the way.
The previews below come from our automated tracker and may not expand into full profiles yet. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away.
Enter your ZIP for your exact ballot →Ames City Council Ward 3
City- Gloria J Betcher
Ames City Hospital Trustee
City- Beth Swenson
- Mary Kitchell
- Paul Hudson
Ames City Council Ward 1
City- Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Ames School Board Director At Large (to fill vacancy)
Local- Aaron Rodriguez
Ames City Council At Large
City- Amber Corrieri
Ames School Board Director At Large
Local- Kelly Winfrey
- Arthur Baumgartner
- Jennifer Tipton
Story City Mayor
City- Mike Jensen
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Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Candidate details update as filings and campaign materials publish.