Reminder that this year the city general election will be held on Tuesday, November 4th. The Mayor position and three City Council positions are open for election this fall. The City Council positions are four-year terms. The terms determined by this November’s election become effective at noon on January 2, 2024.
Citizens interested in running for these offices may now obtain a Candidate’s Guide, nomination papers and an affidavit of candidacy from the City Clerk’s Office at 101 5TH Street, Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The forms are also available at the County Auditor’s Office or from the Secretary of State’s website at http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/candidates/index.html.
Any resident of the City of Eldon, whether registered to vote or not, 18 years of age, who has not been convicted of a felony, unless pardoned by the governor, nor declared mentally incompetent, may seek public office. Nominees for City Council must obtain 10 signatures from eligible electors. Persons signing the nomination papers must give their name, their address (place of residence, not a post office box or mailing address), and the date they signed the nomination paper.
The first day to file nominations to appear on the ballot is
August 11, 2025. The Affidavit of Candidacy must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. The nomination papers and affidavit of candidacy must be filed at the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 28th.
Candidates receiving contributions, making expenditures of incurring debt in excess of $750 are required to file campaign finance reports. Residents with questions about filing for candidacy in this falls City election can contact Carrie Teninty at 641-652-7510 or Wapello County Auditor, Kelly Spurgeon, at 683-0020.
