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Des Moines County, Iowa

Des Moines County Recorder

One candidate is tracked for Des Moines County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natalie Steffener. Candidate information follows official Des Moines County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Unopposed. Incumbent Democrat Natalie Steffener, whose term ends in 2026, is the only candidate on the ballot, per the county's official candidate list and elected-officials roster.

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 Des Moines County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Natalie Steffener, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Natalie Steffener

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Natalie Steffener appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Des Moines County Recorder, per the county auditor's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Des Moines County Recorder in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Des Moines County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natalie Steffener. Candidate information follows official Des Moines County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Des Moines 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 Des Moines County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

Cross-check with the official Iowa election office, or see the full Des Moines County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles
Natalie Steffener, full profileOfficial Iowa election office