Melinda Schoettmer
Republican Incumbent
Biography
Melinda Schoettmer is the incumbent Benton County Treasurer, seeking reelection unopposed, per the county treasurer office's own page. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.
Benton County, Iowa
Benton County Treasurer
Benton County, Iowa
Benton County Treasurer
One candidate is tracked for Benton County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melinda Schoettmer. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Unopposed. Incumbent Republican Melinda Schoettmer is seeking reelection, per the county's official candidate list and her name appearing on the county treasurer's own department page.
What this office does
County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.
This race. Every voter in Benton County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Melinda Schoettmer, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.