Marion County Incumbents File for Reelection

Four county officials will appear on the Republican primary ballot on June 2nd.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:56pm

Several incumbent officials in Marion County, Iowa have filed for reelection ahead of the upcoming June 2nd primary election. Board of Supervisors Chair Kisha Jahner, County Treasurer Michaela Bigaouette, County Recorder Naomi Ellis, and County Attorney Jared Harmon have all filed to run for their respective positions again on the Republican primary ballot.

Why it matters

The reelection filings indicate that the incumbent county officials in Marion County are seeking to maintain their positions of leadership and influence in the local government. Voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to retain the current office holders or elect new representatives in the June primary.

The details

According to the Marion County Auditor's Office, the four incumbent officials filed their reelection paperwork as of Thursday afternoon. All four will appear on the Republican primary ballot on June 2nd. The first day to cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary is May 13th.

  • The filing deadline for the June 2nd primary was Thursday, March 17, 2026.
  • The first day to cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary is May 13, 2026.

The players

Kisha Jahner

Chair of the Marion County Board of Supervisors.

Michaela Bigaouette

Marion County Treasurer.

Naomi Ellis

Marion County Recorder.

Jared Harmon

Marion County Attorney.

Marion County Auditor's Office

The county office that provided the update on the incumbent reelection filings.

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The takeaway

The reelection filings by the incumbent county officials in Marion, Iowa indicate that the current leadership is seeking to maintain their positions of power in the local government. Voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to retain the existing office holders or elect new representatives in the upcoming June primary election.