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Auditor: Maxwell special election turnout rose to 22%; post‑election audit matched results
Summary
Story County Auditor Lucy Martin reported zero provisional ballots and a post‑election audit on March 6 that matched the March 3 Maxwell special election results; she also noted staff training benefits and a possible Sept. 8 special election.
Lucy Martin, Story County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, told the Board of Supervisors on March 10 that the March 3, 2026 City of Maxwell special election drew a 22% turnout, higher than the roughly 15% turnout in November's regular city election. "Turnout for the 3/3/26 Special Election exceeded turnout from the regular city election held last November," Martin said.
Martin reported there were no provisional ballots and that the post‑election audit conducted March 6 "matched perfectly" with the reported results. She said the special election allowed two new office staff to gain practical experience with election logistics ahead of the primary and general elections. Martin also mentioned the possibility of a special election on September 8, 2026.
The auditor's summary was provided during the canvass and was part of the record the board used to certify the results. The transcript does not provide individual vote totals or the identity of the winning candidate; the board adopted Resolution #26-65 to certify the canvass and transmit the certificate to the appropriate jurisdiction.
