Dallas County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
30 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 16 Dallas County races, led by the Dallas County Supervisor District 1 contest.
County offices
Supervisor District 1Robert Greenway (R) · Jason Benell (D)
Robert Greenway (Republican) and Jason Benell (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dallas County Supervisor District 1.
Robert Greenway
Robert Greenway is the Republican candidate for Dallas County Supervisor, District 1. He moved to Dallas County in 1994 and raised his family in the Van Meter Community School District, per his campaign site. He has served on local city councils and regularly attends Dallas County Board of Supervisors meetings, per the same source.
Jason Benell
Top priorities
- Wants equitable and sustainable growth management as the county expands rapidly
- Supports responsible taxation and fiscal responsibility
- Wants collaborative development across the whole county and a welcoming, inclusive community culture
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Benell
Jason Benell is a combat veteran who served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom III and has volunteered with nonprofits across central Iowa, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of Des Moines Area Community College and Iowa State University and lives in West Des Moines.
Open seat: sitting District 1 supervisor Brad Golightly is not on the November ballot, per the county's elected officials roster. Elected countywide under the Plan 2 district structure.
Full race pageSupervisor District 2Julia Helm (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Julia Helm (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dallas County Supervisor District 2.
Julia Helm
Top priorities
- Making Board of Supervisors meetings accessible online
- Establishing regular office hours for constituents
- Managing county growth responsibly
Per the campaign site.
About Julia Helm
Helm holds a Bachelor of Arts in public relations and a Master of Arts in communication studies from the University of Northern Iowa, per her campaign site. She has served as Dallas County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections since taking office in 2017 and being re-elected in 2020, per her campaign site.
Unopposed. Incumbent Julia Helm is seeking reelection, per the county's elected officials roster. Elected countywide under the Plan 2 district structure.
Full race pageSupervisor District 3Patricia K. Tice (D) · Kim Chapman (R)
Patricia K. Tice
Top priorities
- Community collaboration and transparency in county government
- Strengthening local connections and supporting volunteers and youth programs
Per the campaign site.
About Patricia K. Tice
Patricia K. Tice is the Democratic candidate for Dallas County Supervisor, District 3. She owns Etiquette Iowa, a business and social etiquette training company, and previously worked as a college counselor and professor and as a high school counselor, per her campaign site. She holds a doctorate in religion and society from Oxford Graduate School and has served as president of the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines, per the same source.
Kim Chapman
Top priorities
- Streamlining permitting and reducing regulatory red tape to support business growth
- Balancing conservation with land use planning as the county grows
- Controlling spending to manage property taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Kim Chapman
Kim Chapman is the incumbent Dallas County supervisor for District 3, seeking reelection, per the county's elected officials roster.
Incumbent Kim Chapman faces Democrat Patricia K. Tice. Elected countywide under the Plan 2 district structure. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSupervisor District 4Lance Farrell (R) · Ben Nizzi (D)
Lance Farrell (Republican) and Ben Nizzi (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dallas County Supervisor District 4.
Lance Farrell
Top priorities
- Reducing government spending and protecting taxpayers
- Supporting law enforcement and EMS with adequate tools, training and staffing
- Economic development that strengthens local businesses while managing the county's growth
Per the campaign site.
About Lance Farrell
Lance Farrell is the Republican candidate for Dallas County Supervisor, District 4. He founded and operates Farrell's Extreme Body Shaping, a business he says shapes his approach to disciplined budget management, per his campaign site.
Ben Nizzi
Top priorities
- Wants responsible growth management as the county expands rapidly
- Supports worker advocacy, including safe worksites and strong employee benefits
- Wants efficient, safe infrastructure investment focused on residents rather than special interests
Per the campaign site.
About Ben Nizzi
Ben Nizzi is an ironworker and president of Ironworkers Local 67, and a lifelong Dallas County resident, per his campaign site. He is running for the Dallas County Board of Supervisors, District 4.
New seat created by the board's expansion from three to five members; no incumbent. Elected countywide under the Plan 2 district structure. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSupervisor District 5Dave Roszak (R) · Julie Bautista (D)
Dave Roszak (Republican) and Julie Bautista (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dallas County Supervisor District 5.
Dave Roszak
Top priorities
- Limiting spending to required items and reviewing budgets rather than approving them automatically
- Restraint on unnecessary bond issues and property tax limits, including a property tax freeze for seniors
- Supporting the sheriff's office, road infrastructure and the judicial system
Per the campaign site.
About Dave Roszak
Dave Roszak is the Republican candidate for Dallas County Supervisor, District 5. He is a certified public accountant with a master's degree in finance from Drake University, a former audit manager at KPMG, and has more than 20 years of expense management experience at a large corporation, per his campaign site. He has lived in Dallas County for 27 years, per the same source.
Julie Bautista
Top priorities
- Affordability, including access to safe neighborhoods, housing, schools, parks and essential services
- Supporting clean water initiatives and public health measures
- Protecting property rights against eminent domain abuse by private entities while supporting local control and economic development
Per the campaign site.
About Julie Bautista
Julie Bautista is the Democratic candidate for Dallas County Supervisor, District 5. She has nearly four decades of professional experience in healthcare, banking, local government, chamber of commerce work and small business, per her campaign site. A sixth-generation Iowan whose family has farmed in Adair County since 1869, she holds a degree from Drake University and is currently a small business owner, per the same source.
New seat created by the board's expansion from three to five members; no incumbent. Elected countywide under the Plan 2 district structure. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageAttorneyMatt Schultz (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matt Schultz (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dallas County Attorney.
Matt Schultz
Top priorities
- Prosecuting violent crimes and litigating the county's civil cases
- Election security, including support for voter identification requirements
Per the campaign site.
About Matt Schultz
Matt Schultz is the incumbent Dallas County Attorney, seeking reelection unopposed, per the county's elected officials roster.
Unopposed. Incumbent Matt Schultz is seeking reelection, per the county's elected officials roster.
Full race pageTreasurerSummer Portzen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Summer Portzen (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dallas County Treasurer.
Summer Portzen
Summer Portzen is the incumbent Dallas County Treasurer, seeking reelection unopposed, per the county's elected officials roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Unopposed. Incumbent Summer Portzen is seeking reelection, per the county's elected officials roster (listed there as Summer Potzen).
Full race pageRecorderReNae Arnold (R) · Lexi Farber (D)
ReNae Arnold
ReNae Arnold is the incumbent Dallas County Recorder, seeking reelection, per the county's elected officials roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Lexi Farber
Lexi Farber has spent more than a decade working in logistics and holds a bachelor's degree in Family Services from the University of Northern Iowa, per her campaign site. She founded Next Century Forum, an organization aimed at engaging younger Iowans in civic participation, and lives in Dallas County.
Incumbent ReNae Arnold faces Democrat Lexi Farber. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pagePublic Hospital TrusteeNonpartisan race · Kari Boyens · Dennis Cochran · Joelle Miner · Pat Steele
Kari Boyens, Dennis Cochran, Joelle Miner and Pat Steele are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dallas County Public Hospital Trustee.
Kari Boyens
Kari Boyens is a nonpartisan candidate for Dallas County Public Hospital Trustee and a sitting trustee on the Dallas County Hospital Board of Trustees, per Dallas County Hospital. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Dennis Cochran
Dennis Cochran is a nonpartisan candidate for Dallas County Public Hospital Trustee and a sitting trustee on the Dallas County Hospital Board of Trustees, per Dallas County Hospital. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Joelle Miner
Joelle Miner is a nonpartisan candidate for Dallas County Public Hospital Trustee and chairs the Dallas County Hospital Board of Trustees, per Dallas County Hospital. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Pat Steele
Pat Steele is a nonpartisan candidate for Dallas County Public Hospital Trustee and a sitting trustee on the Dallas County Hospital Board of Trustees, per Dallas County Hospital. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Nonpartisan, contested race; the county's approved candidate list does not state how many trustee seats are open in this cycle. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Dallas County is split across 6 Iowa House districts.
Find your districts by addressIowa House: 6 districtsDistricts 23, 27, 28, 31, 46, 47
Iowa House District 23Ray Bubba Sorensen (R) · Karen Varley (D)
Ray Bubba Sorensen
Top priorities
- Expanding rural broadband access
- Supporting childcare access and affordability and workforce development
- Supporting veterans
Per the campaign site.
About Ray Bubba Sorensen
Ray Bubba Sorensen is the sitting Iowa House Representative for District 23, a small business owner and Freedom Rock artist, per his campaign site. He chairs the House Economic Growth committee, per his campaign site.
Karen Varley
Karen Varley is an attorney at Varley Law Office in Stuart who holds a bachelor's degree in agronomy from Iowa State University, a master's in plant breeding from Cornell and a law degree from Drake University, according to the Des Moines Register. She previously ran against Rep. Ray Sorensen in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Karen Varley.
Ray Bubba Sorensen (Republican), Karen Varley (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 23; Ray Bubba Sorensen is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIowa House District 27Kenan Judge (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kenan Judge
Top priorities
- Improving water quality
- Supporting job growth and workforce training programs
- Investing in public schools
Per the campaign site.
About Kenan Judge
Kenan Judge is a candidate for a fifth term representing Iowa House District 27, based in Waukee, per his campaign site. He retired after a 38-year career with Hy-Vee, rising from a meat cutter to Group Vice President, per his campaign site.
Kenan Judge (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 27; Kenan Judge is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Kenan Judge is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Iowa ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.
Full race pageIowa House District 28David Young (R) · Tom Walton (D)
David Young
David Young currently represents Iowa House District 28 in the Iowa Legislature and is seeking reelection in 2026, according to the Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for David Young.
Tom Walton
Top priorities
- Bipartisan civility and representing all constituents regardless of party
- Support for public schools and community quality of life
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Walton
Tom Walton, the Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 28, is general counsel for an Iowa-based nonprofit after a private legal practice serving individuals and companies, according to his campaign site. He is the immediate past chair of the Dallas County Democrats and has been appointed by both Democratic and Republican governors to lead Iowa state boards focused on criminal justice and public safety.
David Young (Republican), Tom Walton (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 28; David Young is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIowa House District 31Kevin W. DuBay (R) · Mary Madison (D)
Kevin W. DuBay
Kevin W. DuBay is the Republican candidate for Iowa House District 31, based in West Des Moines, according to the Des Moines Register. He is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Madison. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Kevin W. DuBay.
Mary Madison
Top priorities
- Supporting small business growth, apprenticeships, a living wage and affordable child care
- Fully funding public schools and expanding universal pre-K
- Improving mental health services
Per the campaign site.
About Mary Madison
Mary Madison is the sitting Iowa House Representative for District 31, covering West Des Moines and part of Dallas County, an ordained minister, school counselor and educator, per her campaign site.
Kevin W. DuBay (Republican), Mary Madison (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 31; Mary Madison is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIowa House District 46Dan Gehlbach (R) · Mandy Newton Rosenow (D)
Dan Gehlbach
Top priorities
- Supporting lower taxes and fiscal restraint
- Supporting Education Savings Accounts and charter school reforms
- Increasing beginning teacher pay
Per the campaign site.
About Dan Gehlbach
Dan Gehlbach is the sitting Iowa House Representative for District 46 and chairs the House Education Appropriations Subcommittee, per his campaign site.
Mandy Newton Rosenow
Top priorities
- Economic growth and attracting new businesses and workers to Iowa
- Support for public schools and educators
- Addressing cancer rates and water quality concerns
Per the campaign site.
About Mandy Newton Rosenow
Mandy Newton Rosenow, the Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 46, is a physician assistant with more than 20 years in health care, including community medicine, primary care, emergency medicine and neurology, according to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. She earned her physician assistant degree from Des Moines University.
Dan Gehlbach (Republican), Mandy Newton Rosenow (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 46; Dan Gehlbach is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIowa House District 47Carter F. Nordman (R) · Chris New (D)
Carter F. Nordman
Top priorities
- Says he helped pass the largest tax cut in Iowa history
- Supports eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Iowa's regent universities
- Supports maintaining separate school sports competition by sex
Per the campaign site.
About Carter F. Nordman
Carter F. Nordman is the Republican candidate for Iowa House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Carter F. Nordman is a sitting member for the district, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster.
Chris New
Chris New is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Chris New.
Carter F. Nordman (Republican), Chris New (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 47; Carter F. Nordman is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIowa Senate District 23Tony Thompson (D) · Wes Enos (R)
Tony Thompson
Tony Thompson is the fourth generation on his family's farm near Elkhart, Iowa, per his campaign site. He built houses with Habitat for Humanity and earned a graduate degree before returning to the farm in 2013, where he has worked in sustainability and data and helped grow an online local food hub, per the same source.
Wes Enos
Wes Enos is the Republican candidate for Iowa Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. is the deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn and lives in Bondurant, per AOL/Des Moines Register. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Wes Enos.
Tony Thompson (Democratic), Wes Enos (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 23. Not on the November ballot: Jack Whitver, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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