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IA HF2623
IA HF2623A bill for an act relating to elections for school district and city officers, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 2191.)
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to elections for school district and city officers. The bill changes the day of school district and city elections from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each odd-numbered year to the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November of each even-numbered year, the same day as the general election. School district and city officers serving on July 1, 2026, whose terms would expire in January of an even-numbered year shall instead serve until the January next following and be eligible for reelection in the November immediately preceding the January in which the school district or city officer’s term of office expires. The bill applies to regular school district and city elections held after November 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill shifts the timing of regular elections for school district and city officers from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, aligning them with the general election day, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This change aims to consolidate election schedules and potentially increase voter turnout for local races. For officials currently serving whose terms would end in January of an even-numbered year, their terms will be extended to the following January, and they will be eligible for reelection in the November preceding that extended term's expiration. These new provisions will take effect for regular school district and city elections held after November 2, 2027.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government (House)
Last Action
Fiscal note. (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2623 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2623.html |
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