Montgomery County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, Stephanie Burke, Friday, said that on Friday, November 6, 2020, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisor’s held a special meeting to call for a Special Election for District 1 Montgomery County Board of Supervisor. Burke said “There will be a Special Election held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 to fill the vacancy of District 1 Montgomery County Board of Supervisor.”

In accordance with Iowa Code, the citizens of Montgomery County, requested a special election to fill the vacancy by filing a petition with the Montgomery County Auditor containing 80signatures of eligible electors within 14 days after the appointment was made.The seat will go on the Special Election Ballot as Board of Supervisors District 1 –To Fill A Vacancy.

The winner on December 15, 2020 is elected for the remainder of the term. The seat will be up for election in 2022 cycle. Delegates to the party’s county convention (Democratic and Republican) who represent District 1, who shall be convened as appropriate by the county chairperson in accordance with the Iowa Code.

Candidates will need to file a convention certificate and an affidavit of candidacy. Candidates may also file a nomination by petition with at least 15 signatures from eligible electors in District 1 and an affidavit of candidacy.Filing deadline is November 20, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office.

If you have any questions, please contact the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office at 712-623-5127.