To help readers keep track of primary information, we’ve pulled together various resources including where to vote, who is on the ballot, candidate profiles, Facebook pages, Supervisor forum and a few Shopper ads.
Voting Information:
Candidates on the Ballot and Polling Locations for Primary 2026
How to find your Precinct and Polling Location
Madison County Official Election Page including Sample Ballots
Note that absentee (early) voting has started at the courthouse.
Published Candidate Profiles:
Madison County Attorney Race – Candidate Profile for Ryan Benn
Madison County Attorney Race – Candidate Profile for Stephen Swanson
Candidate Q&As for were published in The Madisonian’s May 6th edition (includes candidates for County Attorney, Supervisor, Treasurer and Recorder)
Additional Articles pertaining to Stephen Swanson
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Facebook Pages of Candidates:
Ryan Benn for Madison County Attorney
Stephen J. Swanson for Madison County Attorney
Allen Anderson for Madison Co Supervisor
Shopper Ads from May 12, 2026:
Supervisor Forum with Josh Haynes and Allen Anderson hosted by Tim Mohs on May 11, 2026. Video was a live-stream via Josh4Madison Facebook page and was also shared by Allen Anderson’s campaign Facebook page.
Following is a January article we did that contains statements from Recorder Brandy Macumber and Treasurer Kylee Barber who are running unopposed in the Republican primary.
Governor’s Race:
The Republican primary has 5 candidates running: Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Adam Steen. Should no candidate receive at least 35% of the vote in the primary, the nomination will be determined by the delegates at the Republican Party of Iowa state convention.
The Democrat primary is uncontested with Rob Sand as the only candidate on the ballot.
State Auditor’s Race:
Republicans have a contested race for State Auditor between Chris Cournoyer and Abigail Maas. The Democrat race is uncontested.
U.S. Senate Race:
The most contested race for Democrats is the race for U.S. Senate. Josh Turek and Zach Wahls face off for the Democrat nomination. On the Republican ballot, Jim Carlin and Ashley Hinson are vying for the GOP nomination.
The remaining state and federal races are uncontested. The full list of candidates on the ballot can be found here.