Mitchellville Fills City Council Vacancies After Special Election

Three new council members chosen from field of nine candidates

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Mitchellville, Iowa held a special election to fill three vacant city council seats, with voters selecting Morgan Lunn for a four-year term and Steve Zook and Dean Brand for two-year terms. The vacancies had left the council unable to meet quorum and hold regular meetings.

Why it matters

Filling these council vacancies is crucial for Mitchellville to restore its ability to govern effectively and make decisions on behalf of the community. The special election outcome brings new voices and perspectives to the council.

The details

According to unofficial results, Lunn received just over 51% of the vote for the four-year seat, while Zook and Brand won the two-year seats with around 27% and 21% of the vote respectively. There were a total of nine candidates vying for the three open council positions.

  • The special election was held on February 18, 2026.

The players

Morgan Lunn

Elected to a four-year term on the Mitchellville City Council.

Steve Zook

Elected to a two-year term on the Mitchellville City Council.

Dean Brand

Elected to a two-year term on the Mitchellville City Council.

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What’s next

The newly elected council members will be sworn in and begin their terms, allowing the council to restore quorum and resume regular meetings.

The takeaway

This special election was crucial for Mitchellville to fill key vacancies on the city council and restore its ability to effectively govern the community.