For most Iowa State students, the 2024 election will be their first time voting. Election day is 22 days away, with early voting for Iowans starting Wednesday.
The 2024 general election ballot for Story County includes candidates for federal, state and local offices, along with several public measures and judicial retention votes. To view a sample ballot for all Iowa counties, visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. Previous reporting from the Daily provides more information about registering to vote and ways to vote.
To view sample ballots for specific Story County precincts, visit the Story County Auditor’s website and find voting precincts using this map.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s on the ballot for Ames:
Federal Offices
President/Vice President:
- Kamala Harris and Tim Walz (D)
- Donald Trump and JD Vance (R)
- Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat (Libertarian)
- Claudia De la Cruz and Karina Garcia (Party for Socialism and Liberation)
- William P. Stodden and Stephanie H. Cholensky (Socialist Party USA)
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan (We The People)
- Shiva Ayyadurai and Crystal Ellis (Independent)
U.S Representatives District 4:
- Ryan Melton (D)
- Randy Feenstra (R)
State Offices
House District 50:
- Ross Wilburn (D)
House District 49:
- Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
- Eric Cooper (Libertarian)
House District 48:
- Penny Vossler (D)
- Chad Behn (R)
Senate District 24:
- Margaret Liston (D)
- Jesse Green (R)
County Offices
The candidate for Story County’s Board of Supervisors, which oversees local government functions for Story County, such as budgeting, land use and public services candidates, is Latifah Faisal (D).
The candidate for Story County Auditor is Lucy Martin (D), who will manage local elections, public records and budgeting.
The candidate for Story County Sheriff is Paul H. Fitzgerald (D). The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for Story County and is responsible for public safety and manages the county jail.
Voters may select up to three candidates for trustees for the Story County Public Hospital:
- Sue Crum
- Gaylan Scofield
- David Anderson
Council Members for County Agricultural Extension, which supports local agricultural education and programs. Voters may choose up to four of the following candidates:
- Abby Maxwell
- Cathy Frey
- Cindy Dorhout
- Barbara Woods
- Allison Coughenour
Vacancy Council Member for County Agricultural Extension:
- Marisue Hartung
Non-Partisan Offices
District Commissioner for Soil and Water Conservation, which works to protect natural resources, managing projects related to soil health, water quality and conservation. Vote for up to three candidates:
- Mark Tjelmeland
- Kayla Bergman
- Alisha Bower
Judicial Ballot
Voters will be asked if they wish to keep several judges in office, including members of the Iowa Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and District 2B.
Public Measures
Voters can select yes or no to the following:
Question 1: Should the state constitution limit voting to U.S. citizens aged 18 and older?
Question 2: Should the lieutenant governor step in the case of “the resignation, death, or permanent disability of the governor or governor-elect?”
Public Measure A: Should Story County issue up to $25 million in bonds to improve water quality, parks, and conservation projects?
