Van Buren supervisors certify March 3 special election; Ryan Nelson declared winner
Summary
The Board of Supervisors certified results of the March 3, 2026, special election to fill a Birmingham City Council vacancy, reporting 16 total votes and declaring Ryan Nelson elected to serve through December 2029.
Vice-Chairman House and Supervisor Meek certified the results of the March 3, 2026 special election to fill a vacancy on the Birmingham City Council, approving Resolution #03-10-2026 under §50.24 of the Code of Iowa.
The Board reported that 16 people voted on election day, with zero absentee and zero provisional ballots counted. On a motion by Supervisor Meek, seconded by Vice-Chairman House, the Board adopted the resolution by roll call: Waugh — not present; House — aye; Meek — aye. The resolution states that Ryan Nelson was elected to fill the vacancy, with the term to end in December 2029.
The certification was handled as part of the Board’s canvass duties; no clerical errors were identified during the review, according to the resolution. The Board took no further election-related action during the meeting.
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