Cass County District 3 Supervisor Mark Wedemeyer announced following the Board of Supervisor’s meeting Wednesday morning, that he will not seek re-election. Later, Board Chair/District 2 Supervisor Gaylord Schelling announced that he too, will NOT be running for re-election. The District 2 and District 3 seats will appear on the June 5th primary election ballot. Auditor Dale Sunderman had previously stated that these positions will also appear on the June 5th Primary ballot: Attorney (held by appointed incumbent: Michael Hooper); Recorder (held by incumbent: Republican Mary Ward). Ward has announced that she is seeking re-election; and Treasurer (currently held by incumbent: Republican Tracey Marshall).

Supervisor District 2 is comprised of Atlantic Second Ward and Atlantic Third Ward. Supervisor District 3 is comprised of Atlantic Fourth Ward and Atlantic Fifth Ward. Ward maps are available at the office of the County Auditor; available for viewing online at casscountyiowa.us; and available at the office of the Atlantic City Clerk.

The first day for candidates for county offices to file nomination papers in the office of the County Auditor is Monday, March 5th. The last day to file is Wednesday, March 28. Nomination papers may be circulated prior to the first date for filing, as well as during the filing period. Nomination papers are available at the office of the County Auditor and from the Secretary of State at www.sos.iowa.gov.