Dubuque City Council Candidate Filing Period Runs Aug. 9-26

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Candidates for the Dubuque city council election may begin filing nomination papers on Monday, Aug. 9.

The positions up for this year’s election are Mayor, At-Large Representative, Ward One Representative, and Ward Three Representative. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2. If more than two candidates file for a position, a primary election will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Nomination papers can be downloaded from the Iowa Secretary of State’s website (https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/cityelections.html), or can be obtained from the Dubuque City Clerk’s Office in person or by emailing ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. 

Completed papers must be filed in the City Clerk’s Office, located in City Hall at 50 W. 13^th St. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to file nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26.

For more information on this election, contact the Dubuque County Elections Office at 563.589.4457 or visit www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/elections.  

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