Polk County, Iowa

Polk County Recorder

One candidate is tracked for Polk County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lisa J. Chiodo. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lisa J. Chiodo, the Democratic nominee, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the Polk County Auditor's certified candidate list. The sitting recorder, Julie Haggerty, is not a candidate, per the Polk County Recorder's office.

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 Polk County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Lisa J. Chiodo

Democratic

Top priorities

Ensure a seamless transition as the office changes leadership after Recorder Julie Haggerty's retirement
Maintain strong records security and address evolving fraud risks
Provide reliable, respectful public service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lisa J. Chiodo has spent nine years in the Polk County Recorder's Office, rising from roles in vital records and real estate to her current position as deputy recorder overseeing daily operations, per her campaign website. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and earned an HR management certification with honors in 2024, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Polk County Recorder in 2026?

When is the Polk 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.

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Lisa J. Chiodo, full profile Official Iowa election office