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Black Hawk County, Iowa

Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Casey Schotter and Justin Brandt. Candidate information follows official Black Hawk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican Justin Brandt faces Democrat Casey Schotter, a lifelong District 5 resident and military veteran, per Black Hawk County Elections' certified candidate list.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Justin Brandt, is on the ballot.

Iowa › Black Hawk County › Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors District 5

Casey Schotter

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Investing in infrastructure and addressing water quality
  • Supporting local law enforcement and community growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Casey Schotter is a lifelong District 5 resident who served in the military and attended the University of Northern Iowa, per his campaign site.

Justin Brandt

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Justin Brandt serves as pro tem of the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors, per the county government website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Casey Schotter and Justin Brandt. Candidate information follows official Black Hawk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors District 5 election in Iowa?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Black Hawk County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Black Hawk County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot
Black Hawk County RecorderBlack Hawk County TreasurerIowa Senate District 27See all 16 Black Hawk County races
Candidate profiles
Casey Schotter, full profileJustin Brandt, full profileOfficial Iowa election office