City Elections

Page last updated: 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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City and school elections throughout the state of Iowa were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. In the City of Indianola, offices on the ballot for the 2025 city election included mayor, second ward, fourth ward and one at-large council seat.

Unofficial election results showed the following:

Mayor

  • Steve Richardson (incumbent): 1,914 votes
  • Write-in: 102

Ward 2

  • Ron Dalby (incumbent): 445
  • Brad Ross: 339
  • Write-in: 2

Ward 4

  • Tiffany Davis: 308
  • Write-in: 5

At-Large

  • Bob Lane (incumbent): 1,825
  • Write-in: 49

Results are unofficial until certified by the Warren County Board of Supervisors.

The terms for the newly elected Mayor and Indianola City Council members will begin in January 2026.

Learn More: Indianola City Council

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Offices on the ballot for the 2025 city election are mayor, second ward, fourth ward and one at-large council seat.

Candidates include:

  • Mayor: Steve Richardson (incumbent)
  • Ward 2: Ron Dalby (incumbent) and Brad Ross
  • Ward 4: Tiffany Davis
  • At-Large: Bob Lane (incumbent)

What to Know Before You Vote

We’ve compiled everything in one place so you’re fully prepared for Election Day:

Who Can Vote

To register to vote in Iowa, you:

  • Must be at least 17 years old.*
  • A person may vote if they will be 18 years old on or before Election Day.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must be an Iowa resident.
  • Cannot be a convicted felon, unless your voting rights have been restored by the Governor, including through Executive Order.
  • Cannot be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law.
  • Cannot claim the right to vote in any other place.

Voter Registration

If you are unsure if you are registered to vote in Iowa, search for your registration: Voter Registration

If you need to update your voter registration, update by visiting the Secretary of State's website.

Where To Vote

There are several polling locations in Indianola. To find your specific location to go to vote on Election Day, please visit the Secretary of State's website and follow the prompts.

You can also visit the City of Indianola’s Voter Registration webpage to access additional information about precincts, wards and more.

In-Person Absentee Voting

Wednesday, Oct. 15, is the start of in-person absentee voting. In Warren County, it is held at the Administration Building located at 301 North Buxton Street in Indianola. Voters will need to have a valid ID.

  • DATES/TIMES:
    • October 15 to November 3 (Monday-Friday): 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • LOCATION: Administration Building (301 North Buxton Street, Indianola)
    Enter building's southwest doors to the auditorium

How To Get More Information About Voting & Election Details

Elections are operated by the county. Learn more by visiting the Warren County Auditor's website to access additional information about to register to vote, where you will vote, absentee ballot requests, sample ballot, becoming a precinct poll volunteer and other important resources ahead of Election Day.

Access Warren County Election Information Website

You can also access voterready.iowa.gov for more helpful resources.

Learn More About Indianola & Mayor/Council Duties

Mayor and Council Roles

The Iowa Municipal Policy Leaders’ Handbook is a resource guide published by the Iowa League of Cities for elected officials. The complete handbook may be viewed by contacting the City Clerk’s Office.

The Iowa League of Cities' guide provides more information on city government, legal issues and resources. 

City Code of Ordinances

A searchable version of the City Code of Ordinances may be viewed at:

Chapter 17 of the City Code of Ordinances

Chapter 17 of the City Code provides the legal authority for the position of the City Council. This chapter is based upon Iowa Code Chapter 364. 

City Policies

A complete listing of current City policies may be found at:

Comprehensive Master Plan

A Comprehensive Plan is one of the most important documents for a community.  It is a long-range policy guide to decisions about the physical development of a community.  This document was adopted in May 2020, and may be found at:

Strategic Plan

In 2022, the City Council adopted its updated Strategic Plan.  This document sets forth the City’s main priorities for the upcoming years and may be found at:

Budget

The City’s budget is the spending plan for the fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually.  The City’s current and past financial information can be viewed on the Clerk/Finance page at the link below.