One candidate is tracked for Polk County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary L. Wells. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mary L. Wells, the Democratic nominee, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the Polk County Auditor's certified candidate list.
County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.
This race. Every voter in Polk County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mary L. Wells, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Mary L. Wells is a Des Moines native who earned a bachelor's degree cum laude in business administration from Upper Iowa University and spent more than 20 years in operations management leadership roles at three Fortune 100 companies, per the Polk County government website. She served in the Army National Guard and has been Polk County Treasurer since March 2021, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for Polk County Treasurer in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Polk County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary L. Wells. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Polk County Treasurer 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 Polk County ballot?
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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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