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Dallas County, Iowa

Dallas County Supervisor District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Dallas County Supervisor District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Greenway and Jason Benell. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

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Robert Greenway

Republican

Biography

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

Democratic

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dallas County Supervisor District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Dallas County Supervisor District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Greenway and Jason Benell. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Dallas County Supervisor District 1 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
Robert Greenway, full profileJason Benell, full profileOfficial Iowa election office