Run for Office

If you are interested in running for an office as a Democrat, please contact obriencountydemocrats@gail.com, the Iowa Democratic Party, and/or the Democratic National Committee.

Other resources

  • Iowa Secretary of State's Website for nomination papers, filing, and other information.

  • National Democratic Training Committee : Candidate Training You run. We provide the tools, training, and resources you need to win. Our online and in-person candidate training programs support you every step of the way: from deciding to run to Election Day. With courses that cover fundraising, field, communications, digital strategy, campaign leadership, and time management we are a winning campaign’s one-stop toolbox.

  • IDP Fourth Congressional District

  • Iowa Democratic Party: Campaign Toolbox Being a candidate is a bit like being in the Peace Corps: It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love. This campaign toolbox contains practical campaign guides and tools to help you run a winning campaign.

  • Emerge is changing the face of politics to create an inclusive democracy. We are the nation's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. Emerge Iowa

  • EMILY's List is recruiting and helping thousands of women run for office at the state and local level

Elections in 2022 will be impacted by the re-districting effort. In O’Brien County, the county supervisors in Districts 4 & 5 along with the county attorney, recorder and treasurer will be on the ballot. Members of the Extension Council could also be on the ballot.

Information in Parentheses indicates end of current term.

Federal Government

  • President and VP: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

  • Senators: Chuck Grassley, R (2022); Joni Ernst, R (2026)

  • Representative, Iowa District 04: Randy Feenstra , R (2022)


Congressional District 04


Iowa House Districts 2020

Iowa Senate Districts 2020

Local elected offices

County Administration

Township Officers https://obriencounty.iowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Township-Officers.pdf

City

  • Archer

  • Hartley

  • Paullina

  • Primghar

  • Sheldon

  • Sutherland

School Boards

  • Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn

  • Sheldon

  • South O'Brien