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Lieutenant Governor in Iowa
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- February 23, 2026 - March 13, 2026
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Lieutenant Governor
About this position
The Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest ranking official of the state executive office. The Lieutenant Governor is the first successor to the Governor and the presiding officer of the State Senate, only voting to break a tie.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$103,212/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. citizen, resident of Iowa for at least 2 years prior to the election, 30 years old
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of least 1 percent of the voters of the candidate’s party in at least 10 counties and in the aggregate not less than 0.5 percent of the total vote of the candidate’s party in the state, as shown by the last general election. signature requirement of least 1 percent of the voters of the candidate’s party in at least 10 counties and in the aggregate not less than 0.5 percent of the total vote of the candidate’s party in the state, as shown by the last general election.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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