Election Turnout in Dubuque County at 23 Percent

Nearly one in four voters registered in Dubuque County cast ballots in Tuesday’s election. According to County Deputy Commissioner of Elections Jenny Hillary, 16,377 voters cast ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday, equating to 23.2% of those registered. There were seven candidates vying for three four-year terms on the Dubuque Community School Board, as well as one running for a two-year term, but that was far from the only high-profile race.  Voters in many communities, including Cascade, Dyersville and Dubuque, elected new mayors after the incumbents did not run for reelection. Contested City Council and school board races were on the ballot as well. Tuesday marked the second time in which Iowa’s municipal and school board elections were held at the same time, following a change from the Legislature.