Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Director Runs for Supervisor

Jessica Andino announces campaign for District 2 seat on Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

Jessica Andino, the Executive Director of the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, has announced her candidacy for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, seeking to represent District 2 in the June 2, 2026 Democratic Primary Election. Andino is a lifelong Johnson County resident, community leader, small business co-owner, and public health researcher.

Why it matters

Andino's candidacy highlights the importance of affordable housing as a key issue in local politics. As the head of the Affordable Housing Coalition, she has led collaborative efforts to expand access to safe and affordable housing in the region, making her well-positioned to advocate for these issues on the Board of Supervisors.

The details

District 2, which Andino is seeking to represent, includes Solon, Hills, Lone Tree, parts of Iowa City, and surrounding rural areas. Andino will officially launch her campaign at a public kickoff event on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wildwood (4919 Walleye Dr SE in Iowa City), featuring live music, refreshments, and an opportunity for residents to meet Andino and learn more about her vision for Johnson County.

  • Andino will officially launch her campaign at a public kickoff event on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • The Democratic Primary Election for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors District 2 seat will be held on June 2, 2026.

The players

Jessica Andino

A lifelong Johnson County resident, community leader, small business co-owner, and public health researcher who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition.

Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition

A nonprofit organization that leads collaborative efforts among nonprofits, local governments, developers, and resident-led organizations to expand access to safe and affordable housing in Johnson County.

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What’s next

Andino will officially launch her campaign at a public kickoff event on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wildwood (4919 Walleye Dr SE in Iowa City).

The takeaway

Andino's candidacy for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors highlights the importance of affordable housing as a key issue in local politics, and her experience leading the Affordable Housing Coalition positions her well to advocate for these issues if elected.