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Republican Primary Election
June 2nd 2026
Important Primary Election Dates for Voters
​March 24th -
1st day to request Absentee Ballot
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​May 18th by 5:00 PM -
Last day to request Absentee Ballot to be mailed
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May 13th thru June 1st –
Early Voting at the County Courthouse
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June 2nd –
Absentee Ballot must be in Auditor’s office by close of polls at 8pm
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Tuesday, June 2nd -
Polls are open 7am-8pm
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Congressional Candidates
US Senate Candidates
Palo Alto County Candidates
Palo Alto County Recorder Candidate
Sue Ruppert
2026.
I am Incumbent, Sue Ruppert and I have been proud to serve as the Palo Alto County Recorder for the past 10 Years. I started in the office in November of 2006 and was elected as Recorder in 2015.
For two decades, I have dedicated myself to serving Palo Alto County. This is not just a job to me, it is about protecting our community’s records with accuracy, efficiency, and integrity.
If you come into our office, we are dedicated to serving you with a smile and going the extra mile to make sure that you helped satisfactorily. Whether it is a simple question or something a little more challenging, we want to make sure that you get the answers that you are seeking. Our courthouse offices work well together and sometimes it takes a combination of all of us to get your answer.
I am proud to call Palo Alto County my home. I live on an acreage near
Mallard, where my husband and I raised our three kids, who have all chosen to live close by. I understand what matters to our families - keeping our land records secure, our property rights clear and our office accessible to every resident.
Experience matters. I am asking for your vote to continue this work – because Palo Alto County is not just where I work, it is where my family and I have built our lives.
Palo Alto County Attorney Candidate
Anne Quail
2026.
Palo Alto County Attorney Candidate Bio
Anne Quail
Incumbent
Palo Alto County Treasurer Candidate
Robin Jamison
2026.
I am running for reelection to the office of Palo Alto County Treasurer. I have lived in Palo Alto County for over 30 years and have raised my two daughters here with my husband, Jeff. I worked in the Auditors office for 12 years before I ran for Treasurer in 2014. I have been in the Treasurer’s Office since January 2015.
I enjoy working with and for the citizens of Palo Alto County. I am dedicated to the financial stability of the county. I am fortunate to have a great team of people working with me. I feel my knowledge and experience are an asset to the citizens of the county. I look forward to serving Palo Alto County in the future years to come.
Palo Alto County Supervisor Candidates
1st District Supervisor Candidate
Keith Wirtz
2026.
Precincts WB and MAL
Palo Alto County Supervisor Candidate Bio
2nd District Supervisor Candidate
Craig Merrill
2026.
Precincts EM1 and EM2
Palo Alto County Supervisor Candidate Bio
Craig Merrill
Incumbent
​Phone: 712-298-0312
craig.merrill302@gmail.com
5th District Supervisor Candidate
Aaron Dietrich
2026.
I am running for the office of Palo Alto County Supervisor District 5. (EM4 Precinct) After growing up on a farm in rural Emmetsburg, I attended the University of South Dakota where I graduated with a BLS degree, then started my own construction company, operating for the last 20 years. I moved back to Emmetsburg 13 years ago with my wife, Laura, to raise our family in the community I grew up in, and run our family farm. I was also a member of the Emmetsburg School Board for 4 years.
I believe my business experience, knowledge of construction, and farming experience will be beneficial in decisions that will need to be made as a supervisor. My reason for running is I want our county to strive and become a stronger county so one day my children might want to live here and raise their families. I would appreciate your vote and support in my decision to run for county supervisor.
Absentee Voting By Mail
Tuesday March 24th, 2026
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First day Iowans can mail a request to their County Auditor to receive an Absentee Ballot by mail starting .
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The original, signed request form must be received in your county auditor’s office by 5:00 p.m. on May 18th. 2026.
After receiving your request form, the county auditor will mail you a ballot.
Palo Alto County Polling Locations
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Polls open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.
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For further information, please contact the Palo Alto County Auditor’s office at 712-852-2924 or email the County Auditor at cmoser@paloaltocounty.iowa.gov
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