Polk County, Iowa

Polk County Recorder

Chiodo was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Polk County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Iowa certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 10. Official results: electionresults.iowa.gov.

About this race

Lisa J. Chiodo, the Democratic nominee, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican candidate filed, per the Polk County Auditor's certified candidate list. The sitting recorder, Julie Haggerty, is not a candidate, per the Polk County Recorder's office.

What this office does

Register of deeds or recorder. The register of deeds records and preserves land records: deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and, in some counties, vital records. Anyone buying, selling or borrowing against property depends on those records being accurate and searchable. The office is administrative; it does not set fees or property values.

This race. Every voter in Polk County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Done · Nov 3

Votes were cast and counted

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Happening now · by Nov 10

Polk County double-checks its count

The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.

Next · Nov 30

Iowa makes it official

The State board of canvassers certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Iowa official results.

Polk County Recorder

No report found yet

Reports are checked daily until Iowa certifies on November 30; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Lisa J. Chiodo

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Ensure a seamless transition as the office changes leadership after Recorder Julie Haggerty's retirement
Maintain strong records security and address evolving fraud risks
Provide reliable, respectful public service

Biography

Lisa J. Chiodo has spent nine years in the Polk County Recorder's Office, rising from roles in vital records and real estate to her current position as deputy recorder overseeing daily operations, per her campaign website. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and earned an HR management certification with honors in 2024, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Polk County Recorder in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Polk County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lisa J. Chiodo. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Polk County Recorder election in Iowa?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Iowa certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 10. Official results: https://electionresults.iowa.gov/. Voting rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Polk County ballot?

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Who won the Polk County Recorder race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Iowa certifies on November 30. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Polk County and state election office filings, last verified October 21, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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27 tracked races in Polk County, Iowa. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on the November 3 ballot

Polk County Board of Supervisors District 1 Polk County Board of Supervisors District 4 Polk County Board of Supervisors District 5 See all 27 Polk County races

Candidate profiles

Lisa J. Chiodo, full profile Official Iowa election office