(Atlantic, IA) – Cass County Recorder Mary Ward has filed her nomination papers to run in the June 2nd, 2026 Primary Election. Her papers were filed today (Wednesday), according to the Cass County Auditor’s Office.

Ward joins District 2 Supervisor Mark T. O’Brien and Cass County Attorney Vanessa Strazdas, whose names will also appear on the primary election ballot.

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