Candidates for County Agricultural Extension Council
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for County Agricultural Extension Council.
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- View profileWhitney HoltNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profilePaul ShortNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileAmy PeytonNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileJanel L. RathbunNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileCindy WatersNonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileRyan KressNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileEmily MartinsNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileJudy AlbertNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profilePatrick DonnellyNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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About County Agricultural Extension Council
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 5 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Agricultural Extension Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a US citizen. Must be an Iowa resident at the time of the election, a resident of the county when sworn in. Must be at least 18 years old.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee; Signature requirement is 25 from the extension district.
- Filing period
- August 3, 2026 - August 26, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
- Where to file
- 210 5th Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644
- Filing phone
- 319-334-4109
- Step 3
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