(Atlantic, IA) – The Cass County (IA) Auditor’s Office, today (Tuesday), reported three candidates have officially filed their nomination papers with the proper number of signatures, in advance of the March 31st Special Election to fill a Vacancy position on the Atlantic School Board. Those candidates include: Jordan Zarbano; Chase B. Roller, and Dianna Blake. The deadline to file for the March 31st Special Election, a petition for which filed in February, to fill the seat left vacant by Laura McLean, who moved out of the area.The deadline to file nomination papers was March 6th.

The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports also, four Republicans have filed to run in the June 2nd, 2026 Primary Election. The latest is County Treasurer, Tracey J. Marshall. As we’ve previously mentioned, other candidates (all incumbents) who have filed papers for re-election, include: District 2 Supervisor Mark T. O’Brien; Cass County Attorney Vanessa Strazdas; and County Recorder, Mary Ward.

(Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Partisan County Office candidates have until March 20, 2026 (5:00 p.m.) to file their nomination papers with the County Auditor’s office. Candidates must file an affidavit of candidacy and nomination petition with the required number of signatures during the appropriate filing period. Forms are available at the Cass County Auditor’s office, 5 W 7th Street, Atlantic, IA.

For additional information regarding election for county offices, contact the Cass County Auditor’s Office at 712-243-4570