Important dates if you want to run for office. At least five candidates are running who openly support decriminalization, and if you want to run, here’s when you need to file easy paperwork.

From the Iowa Secretary of State website.

Primary Election

Filing Periods

The filing periods for the June 2, 2020, Primary Election are:

• State and Federal Offices: February 24 – March 13, 2020 (5:00 p.m.)
• County Offices: March 2 – March 25, 2020 (5:00 p.m.)

Candidate List

Federal and State candidate lists will be available and updated throughout the filing period beginning February 24th, 2020.

Contact your county auditor for information on county candidates.

Candidate’s Guide

• 2020 Primary Election Candidate’s Guide