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Benton County, Iowa

Benton County Recorder

2 candidates are tracked for Benton County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lexa S. Speidel and Allison Hicks. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Republican Lexa S. Speidel, the sitting county recorder, faces Democrat Allison Hicks on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official candidate list and the county recorder's own department page.

Lexa S. Speidel

Republican · Incumbent

Biography
Lexa S. Speidel is the incumbent Benton County Recorder, per the county recorder office's own page.

Allison Hicks

Democratic

Biography
Allison Hicks appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Recorder, per the county auditor's certified candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Benton County Recorder in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Benton County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lexa S. Speidel and Allison Hicks. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Benton County Recorder election in Iowa?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Benton County ballot?

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Benton County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-22. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Iowa election office, or see the full Benton County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.