Relating to elections to fill vacancies in elective county and city offices

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202673–16
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to vacancies in elected county and city offices. If a county board of supervisors or city council chooses to fill a vacancy in an elective office by appointment, the bill allows eligible electors of a county or city to submit a petition to fill the vacancy by a special election only if the remaining balance of the unexpired term is at least six months. _____ contained in the affirmation. The office will then appear on the ballot at the next general election with the description, “To Fill Vacancy”.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 3, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Judd Lawler REmail
• Rep. Ken Croken DEmail
• Rep. Jennifer J. Smith REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§372.13B§69.14B

Amends§372.13§69.14A

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