Cass County amends primary canvass over write-in count, adopts FY2026–27 appropriations

The Cass County Board of Supervisors on June 16 approved a revision to the June 2, 2026 primary election canvass and adopted the county’s appropriations and transfers for fiscal year 2026–2027.

By unanimous vote the board adopted Resolution No. 2026-19 to rescind Resolution No. 2026-18 and revise the canvass of the June 2 primary election results. The minutes state the Democratic Party’s Cass County Supervisors District 3 result had been listed as “No Candidate,” but the board found that Denise O’Brien received two write-in votes. After rounding rules the board treated that count as 35% of the vote cast for that race on the party’s ballot since redistricting in 2022. The resolution cites the board’s canvass authority under §50.24 of the Code of Iowa and certifies turnout and results.

The minutes record turnout as 8,980 registered voters and 1,512 ballots cast (16.84% turnout). The canvass lists winners and party results for federal, state and county offices and records the board’s roll-call certification.

The board also approved Resolution No. 2026-20, the appropriations and transfers for fiscal year 2026–2027, by unanimous vote. The minutes do not provide line-item appropriation detail in the motion text; the resolution was approved and recorded in the official minutes.

Both resolutions were adopted without recorded amendment or extended debate. The board’s actions conclude the official canvass adjustments and set the county’s appropriation posture for the coming fiscal year pending administrative implementation.