The deadline to file for candidacy is November 20th. Affidavits and Petitions may be downloaded here. Please use the guide for cities with primary election provisions. Petitions require 21 signatures of eligible electors of the 2nd ward of Davenport. Petitions and affidavits may be turned into the Auditor at 600 West 4th Street, Davenport during normal business hours and until 5 pm on November 20th.
Following the submission of candidate paperwork on the 20th, a determination will be made if a primary election needs to be held. City primaries are triggered when more than twice the number of candidates for the position file paperwork. Primaries are designed to narrow down the list of candidates to the top two vote-getters to be appear on the January 12th special election ballot.
If needed, a primary will be held December 15th.
