City of Dubuque News Release

Dubuque City Council Candidate Filing Period Runs Aug. 11-28

AUGUST 8, 2025

Candidates for the Dubuque city council election in November may begin filing nomination papers on Monday, Aug. 11.
 
The positions up for this year’s election are Mayor, At-Large Representative, Ward One Representative, and Ward Three Representative. For ward maps and additional details, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/wards. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4. If more than two candidates file for a position, a primary election will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
 
Nomination papers can be downloaded from the Dubuque County Elections Office, 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. 13th 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. 28.
 
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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MEDIA CONTACT
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
abreitfe@cityofdubuque.org, 563.589.4121

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