Filing Period for 2026 State and Federal Primary Election

For State and Federal offices, the filing period for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election is

February 23 – March 13, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)

Each candidate must file an affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions with the county
auditor for county offices or with the Secretary of State’s Office for federal and state offices. The
affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions must be filed together or they will be rejected.
Copies of nomination papers are available at the county auditor’s office or on the Secretary of
State’s website: sos.iowa.gov/elections/primary-election