Webster County, Iowa

Webster County Supervisor District 1

One candidate is tracked for Webster County Supervisor District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Austin V. Hayek. Candidate information follows official Webster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican Austin Hayek is unopposed, seeking his second term; no Democrat is on the ballot in this district. He received 523 votes in the June 2, 2026 primary. The district includes northeastern Fort Dodge, Badger, Vincent, Duncombe, the portion of Stratford that is in Webster County, and rural areas in northeastern and eastern Webster County.

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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Austin V. Hayek, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Austin V. Hayek

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Conservation-minded farming practices
Reducing government waste and increasing transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hayek's family has farmed in Webster County, north of Duncombe, for several generations, per his campaign site. He worked as a Fort Dodge police officer beginning in 2007 and has worked at Valero Renewables since 2013, currently as a Safety Manager, and holds degrees from Iowa Central Community College and Ashford University, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Webster 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 Webster County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Webster County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

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