Linn County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
22 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 15 Linn County races, led by the Linn County Board of Supervisors District 1 contest.
County offices
Board of Supervisors District 1Kirsten Running-Marquardt (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kirsten Running-Marquardt Democratic Incumbent
Kirsten Running-Marquardt is the sitting Linn County Supervisor for District 1, per Linn County Election Services. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Incumbent Democrat Kirsten Running-Marquardt is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per Linn County Election Services' certified candidate listing.
Full race pageBoard of Supervisors District 2Rex W. Meyer (R) · Sami Scheetz (D)
Rex W. Meyer (Republican) and Sami Scheetz (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Linn County Board of Supervisors District 2.
Rex W. Meyer Republican
- County oversight of data centers, power plants and carbon capture pipelines, with an emphasis on aquifer protection
- Keeping county government focused on essential core functions
- Support for law enforcement and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Rex W. Meyer
Rex Meyer is a civil engineer with four decades of experience on infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, utilities and flood control, per his campaign site. He also describes himself as an entrepreneur in alternative energy development, per his campaign site.
Sami Scheetz Democratic Incumbent
Sami Scheetz is the sitting Linn County Supervisor for District 2, a former union organizer with Teamsters Local 238 and a former Iowa state representative, per his campaign site.
Incumbent Democrat Sami Scheetz, a former state representative, faces Republican challenger Rex W. Meyer, a retired civil engineer, per the campaign sites and Linn County Election Services' certified candidate listing.
Full race pageTreasurerPaul Talley (R) · Brent C. Oleson (D)
Paul Talley (Republican) and Brent C. Oleson (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Linn County Treasurer.
Paul Talley Republican
Paul Talley is a Cedar Rapids resident who works as a lean sigma technician at the Whirlpool plant in Amana, per The Gazette. He holds bachelor's degrees in telecommunications management and in business and finance from DeVry University and Mount Mercy, and a master's degree in business and human resources, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Brent C. Oleson Democratic Incumbent
Brent C. Oleson serves as Linn County Treasurer, per the county treasurer's office website. He previously served as a Linn County supervisor, elected in 2008 and serving through 2020, per The Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Incumbent Democrat Brent C. Oleson faces Republican challenger Paul Talley, who filed 5/5/2026, per Linn County Election Services' certified candidate listing.
Full race pageRecorderCarolyn Siebrecht (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carolyn Siebrecht Democratic Incumbent
Carolyn Siebrecht serves as Linn County Recorder, per the county recorder's office website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Incumbent Democrat Carolyn Siebrecht is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per Linn County Election Services' certified candidate listing.
Full race pageAttorneyNicholas G. Maybanks (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nicholas G. Maybanks Democratic Incumbent
- Victim advocacy as the primary focus of the office
- Community safety and support for law enforcement
Per the campaign site.
About Nicholas G. Maybanks
Nicholas G. Maybanks is the sitting Linn County Attorney, a Cedar Rapids native with prosecutorial experience including a 2023 murder case, per his campaign site.
Incumbent Democrat Nicholas G. Maybanks is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per Linn County Election Services' certified candidate listing.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Linn County is split across 10 Iowa Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressIowa Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 37, 39
Iowa Senate District 37Randy Marzen (R) · Molly Donahue (D)
Randy Marzen Republican
Randy Marzen of Marion is the Republican candidate for Iowa Senate District 37, challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Molly Donahue, according to the Iowa Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Randy Marzen.
Molly Donahue Democratic Incumbent
Molly Donahue of Cedar Rapids has represented Iowa Senate District 37, in eastern Linn County, since January 3, 2023, according to public candidate filings. She faces Republican challenger Randy Marzen in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Molly Donahue.
Randy Marzen (Republican), Molly Donahue (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 37; Molly Donahue 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 39Edward Bernie Hayes (R) · Liz Bennett (D)
Edward Bernie Hayes Republican
Edward Bernie Hayes, the Republican nominee for Iowa Senate District 39, is a retired Collins Aerospace systems engineer who has lived in Cedar Rapids for 44 years, according to The Gazette. He has been active with the Republican Party of Iowa's central committee and previously ran for the seat in 2022. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Edward Bernie Hayes.
Liz Bennett Democratic Incumbent
Liz Bennett served four terms in the Iowa House before being elected to the Iowa Senate in 2022, per her campaign site. She previously worked as a trainer in Iowa's technology industry for 11 years and is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, per the same source.
Edward Bernie Hayes (Republican), Liz Bennett (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa Senate District 39; Liz Bennett 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: 8 districtsDistricts 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80, 83, 84
Iowa House District 73Elizabeth Wilson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elizabeth Wilson Democratic Incumbent
- Increase funding for public schools and teachers
- Expand access to affordable healthcare and mental health services
- Invest in roads, bridges, housing and transportation infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson is the founder and president of Wilson Business Services, a Marion financial planning firm for small businesses, per her campaign site. She is a graduate of Cornell College with an MBA from the University of Iowa, previously served on the Linn Mar school board, and serves as treasurer of Families Helping Families of Iowa and of Systems Unlimited, per the same source.
Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 73; Elizabeth Wilson 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. Elizabeth Wilson 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 74Eric Gjerde (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Eric Gjerde Democratic Incumbent
Eric Gjerde taught special education for 14 years at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids before serving as a patrol officer for the Cedar Rapids Police Department, per his campaign site. He represents Iowa House District 74 and can be reached through his legislative office in Cedar Rapids, per the same source.
Eric Gjerde (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 74; Eric Gjerde 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. Eric Gjerde 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 77Jeff Cooling (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeff Cooling Democratic Incumbent
Jeff Cooling currently represents Iowa House District 77 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 Jeff Cooling.
Jeff Cooling (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 77; Jeff Cooling 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. Jeff Cooling 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 78Angel Ramirez (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Angel Ramirez Democratic Incumbent
Angel Ramirez currently represents Iowa House District 78 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 Angel Ramirez.
Angel Ramirez (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 78; Angel Ramirez 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. Angel Ramirez 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 79Barclay Woerner (R) · Tracy Ehlert (D)
Barclay Woerner Republican
- Addressing high grocery and gas prices and rising property tax payments for Iowa families
Per CBS2Iowa.
About Barclay Woerner
Barclay Woerner has a background in retail and business management and is a resident of western Cedar Rapids, per his campaign site. He is a husband of 32 years and father of five, per the same source.
Tracy Ehlert Democratic Incumbent
Tracy Ehlert is the incumbent Democratic state representative for Iowa House District 79, according to the Iowa 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 Tracy Ehlert.
Barclay Woerner (Republican), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 79; Tracy Ehlert 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 80Aime J Wichtendahl (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Aime J Wichtendahl Democratic Incumbent
Aime Wichtendahl currently represents Iowa House District 80 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 Aime J Wichtendahl.
Aime J Wichtendahl (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 80; Aime J Wichtendahl 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. Aime J Wichtendahl 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 83Cindy Golding (R) · Mike Bergman (D)
Cindy Golding Republican Incumbent
- Support small community schools and varied paths after high school, including trade school and on the job training
- Have government protect the environment and otherwise get out of the way of businesses and farms
Per the campaign site.
About Cindy Golding
Cindy Golding grew up working in her family's gym mat business and went on to start several businesses that employ Iowans, per her campaign site. She also owns and operates several farms, including the Sweet Maple Farms brand that produces Iowa maple syrup, and is the sitting representative for Iowa House District 83, per the same source.
Mike Bergman Democratic
Mike Bergman, the Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 83, spent 26 years in the Air Force, retiring as a colonel in 2006, according to the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun. He was selected as the district's Democratic nominee at a Linn County nominating convention. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Mike Bergman.
Cindy Golding (Republican), Mike Bergman (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 83; Cindy Golding 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 84Thomas Gerhold (R) · Polly Denison (D)
Thomas Gerhold Republican Incumbent
Thomas Gerhold of Atkins has been the incumbent Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 84 since January 1, 2023, according to Valley News Today. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Thomas Gerhold.
Polly Denison Democratic
Polly Denison is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 84, which covers most of Benton County and parts of western Linn County, per The Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Polly Denison.
Thomas Gerhold (Republican), Polly Denison (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 84; Thomas Gerhold 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 pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Linn County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Cedar Rapids Public Measure DLocal · A Cedar Rapids city bond measure (not countywide) to fund up to $60 million in fire station and emergency-response facility construction and equipment, appearing on Linn County general-election ballots that include Cedar Rapids.
A Cedar Rapids city bond measure (not countywide) to fund up to $60 million in fire station and emergency-response facility construction and equipment, appearing on Linn County general-election ballots that include Cedar Rapids.
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Who is on the ballot in Linn County, Iowa on November 3, 2026?
Linn County sample ballot 2026: see where the board of supervisors, county treasurer and county recorder candidates stand on public safety and schools. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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1 ballot question: Cedar Rapids Public Measure D. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.