Dallas County, Iowa

Dallas County Recorder

2 candidates are tracked for Dallas County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: ReNae Arnold and Lexi Farber. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent ReNae Arnold faces Democrat Lexi Farber. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

Register of deeds or recorder. The register of deeds records and preserves land records: deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and, in some counties, vital records. Anyone buying, selling or borrowing against property depends on those records being accurate and searchable. The office is administrative; it does not set fees or property values.

This race. Every voter in Dallas County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, ReNae Arnold, is on the ballot.

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ReNae Arnold

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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

Democratic

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dallas County Recorder in 2026?

When is the Dallas County Recorder 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 Dallas County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dallas County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

ReNae Arnold, full profile Lexi Farber, full profile Official Iowa election office