Scott County Democrats
2026 Endorsements
Every candidate the Scott County Democratic Party recommends on your 2026 ballot — in ballot order, from U.S. Senate to township clerk, plus our recommendations on judges and Amendment 1.
Updated October 13, 2026 · PDF, 2 pages · print it, share it, bring it with you
Iowa has no straight-ticket option. You’ll vote in each race separately, so here they are in ballot order — then turn your ballot over for nonpartisan offices, judges and Amendment 1.
Federal Offices
U.S. Senator
Vote for one
U.S. Representative, District 1
Vote for one
Statewide Offices
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
Vote for one
Secretary of State
Vote for one
Auditor of State
Vote for one
Treasurer of State
Vote for one
Secretary of Agriculture
Vote for one
Attorney General
Vote for one
Iowa Legislature
State Senate, District 35
Vote for one
State Senate, District 41
Vote for one
State Senate, District 47
Vote for one
State Senate, District 49
Vote for one
State House, District 70
Vote for one
State House, District 81
Vote for one
State House, District 82
Vote for one
State House, District 93
Vote for one
State House, District 94
Vote for one
State House, District 97
Vote for one
State House, District 98
Vote for one
You’ll see at most one State Senate race and one State House race, depending on where you live. Look up your exact Scott County sample ballot.
Scott County Offices
Board of Supervisors
Vote for up to three
County Treasurer
Vote for one
County Recorder
Vote for one
County Attorney
Vote for oneNo Democrat on the ballot — no recommendation
Note: If you are a left leaning voter and you vote for an independent, you are voting for a Republican!
Nonpartisan Offices
Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioner
Vote for up to twoCounty Agricultural Extension Council
Vote for up to fiveCounty Agricultural Extension Council — To Fill a Vacancy
Vote for onePleasant Valley Township Clerk
Vote for oneTownship & district races with no recommendation
Allens Grove Clerk · Allens Grove Township Trustee · Blue Grass Township Trustee · Buffalo Township Clerk · Butler Township Clerk · Butler Township Trustee · Cleona Township Clerk · Cleona Township Trustee · Hickory Grove Township Trustee · LeClaire Township Clerk · LeClaire Township Trustee · Liberty Township Clerk · Liberty Township Trustee · Lincoln Township Clerk · Lincoln Township Trustee · Park View Water & Sanitary District Commissioner · Pleasant Valley Township Trustee · Princeton Township Clerk · Winfield Township Trustee
Judicial Retention
By and large, the legal community tells us Scott County is blessed with dedicated, nonpartisan judges. Our recommendations are below. Judges are on the back of your ballot, first column.
Iowa Court of Appeals
- Julie A. SchumacherNo recommendation
- Sharon Soorholtz GreerVote YES
- John M. SandyNo recommendation
District Court
- Tamra J. RobertsNo recommendation
- Jeffrey McDanielVote YES
- Elizabeth O’DonnellVote YES
- Joel William BarrowsVote YES
- Henry William Latham IINo recommendation
- Mark Ray LawsonVote YES
- Patrick A. McElyeaVote YES
Associate District Court
- Cheryl E. TraumNo recommendation
Constitutional Amendment 1
Vote NO on Amendment 1.
The Scott County Democrats do not support Amendment 1. It would take a two-thirds supermajority of the Legislature to ever raise income taxes on the wealthy or corporations — minority rule, written into Iowa’s constitution. It’s on the back of your ballot, right column.
Take this list with you
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2026 ballot questions, answered
Who are the Scott County Democrats endorsing in 2026?
For the November 3, 2026 general election the Scott County Democrats recommend Josh Turek for U.S. Senate, Christina Bohannan for Congress (Iowa’s 1st District), Rob Sand for Governor, and the full Democratic statewide ticket — Ryan Peterman, Taylor Wettach, John Norwood, Chris Jones and Nate Willems. Locally we recommend Tim Carr, Stephen Doerscher and Kevin Randle for the Board of Supervisors, Samuel Samara for County Treasurer and Toby Paone for County Recorder, plus every Democrat running for the Iowa Legislature in Scott County. The complete list, including nonpartisan races and judges, is on this page and in the downloadable PDF.
Which judges do the Scott County Democrats recommend retaining?
We recommend a YES vote to retain Court of Appeals Judge Sharon Soorholtz Greer and District Court Judges Jeffrey McDaniel, Elizabeth O’Donnell, Joel William Barrows, Mark Ray Lawson and Patrick A. McElyea. We take no position on the other judges on the ballot. Judges are on the back of your ballot, in the first column.
How should I vote on Iowa Amendment 1?
Vote NO. Amendment 1 would require a two-thirds supermajority of the Legislature to ever raise income taxes on the wealthy or corporations. It’s on the back of your ballot, right column. Read what Amendment 1 really does.
Can I just vote a straight Democratic ticket in Iowa?
No. Iowa eliminated straight-ticket voting in 2017, so there is no single “all Democrats” box. You have to vote in each race separately — that’s why this list is in ballot order. Don’t forget to turn your ballot over for the nonpartisan races, judges and Amendment 1.
How many Supervisors do I vote for?
Up to three. Scott County Supervisors are elected countywide, so every Scott County voter can vote for all three Democrats: Tim Carr, Stephen Doerscher and Kevin Randle.
Which State Senate and State House races are on my ballot?
That depends on your address. Each voter sees at most one State Senate race and one State House race. The Scott County Auditor posts every sample ballot style, and you can look up your precinct here.
When and where can I vote early in Scott County?
Early voting runs from Wednesday, October 14 through Monday, November 2, at the Scott County Administrative Center (600 W. 4th St., Davenport) and at satellite sites in Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge and LeClaire. You can use any satellite site, no matter which precinct you live in. See every site, day and hour.