Dubuque Mayor

Brad Cavanagh won his second term as Dubuque mayor, securing 54% of the vote and defeating his closest competitor by more than a thousand votes. Cavanagh says he’s honored to serve the city for another four years. He will continue to focus on economic growth and affordable housing.

Grinnell Mayor

Sam Cox won the Grinnell mayoral race by 328 votes, making her the first woman to serve in the role. Cox owns a coffee shop and says supporting small businesses, creating affordable housing, and improving local healthcare will be the cornerstones of her first term.

Clive City Council Member

Sadie Gasparotto will serve her first term on the Clive City Council, edging out her closest opponent by a little more than 100 votes. Drawing on her background in urban planning, Sadie will focus on expanding housing options and revitalizing Clive’s commercial corridors.

Candidate for Mason City Mayor

First-time candidate Kimber Kleven conceded her race for Mason City mayor, losing by a little more than 200 votes. Lift Iowa thanks her for her commitment to her community, her campaign, and for bringing a fresh perspective to Mason City residents.

Marshalltown Mayor

Mike Ladehoff, serves as Marshalltown Mayor. Ladehoff says he is humbled and grateful for the victory and vote of confidence. He vows to be accessible to his constituents and focus on core issues.

Waukee City Council Member

Lori Lyon roared past her opponents in the Waukee city council race, winning her seat by more than 500 votes. She says she’ll use her experience on the Waukee school board, of which she is currently a member, to facilitate fiscal responsibility at the city level and manage its rapid growth..

Candidate for Boone Mayor

Incumbent Elijah Stines fell just 115 votes short of winning the Boone mayoral race, but says he’s “not going anywhere,” and will continue to serve the community in another capacity. Lift Iowa thanks him for putting his full effort into the campaign and recognizes his accomplishments while in office.

Maquoketa School Board Member

At 21 years of age, Karter Yarolim will be the youngest person elected to the Maquketa school board. He plans to draw on his experiences as a student to advocate for students, especially those with disabilities, and support teachers by listening to and valuing their input.