Iowa › Polk County › Polk County Board of Supervisors District 4
Open seat: the sitting District 4 supervisor, Tom Hockensmith, is not a candidate, per the Polk County Board of Supervisors' office. Republican Alyson DeMoss faces Democrat Heather Jones-Brown, who won a close 2026 primary over a longtime Des Moines officeholder, per WHO 13.
Biography
Alyson DeMoss describes her campaign as building on independent thinking and experienced leadership, per her campaign site.
Biography
Heather Jones-Brown works at Grinnell College as assistant chief diversity officer for staff equity, per WHO 13. She was born and raised in Des Moines and graduated from East High School, per her campaign site.
Top Priorities
- Water quality and transportation
- Mental health services and community investment
Per the campaign site.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Polk County Board of Supervisors District 4 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Polk County Board of Supervisors District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alyson DeMoss and Heather Jones-Brown. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Polk County Board of Supervisors District 4 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 Polk County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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