Primary election results show 35.41% of registered voters cast ballots

Primary elections were held throughout the state of Iowa last Tuesday, June 2, as Democrats and Republicans chose the candidates who will appear on the November ballot. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, voters were encouraged to vote absentee and a limited number of polling places were open. 

There are currently 6713 registered voters in Allamakee County and 2377 persons voted in the primary for a 35.41% of registered voters casting a ballot. In the Republican primary 1400 ballots were cast for 58.9% and on the Democratic side 977 ballots were cast for 41.10%.

Results for each party are as follows:

United States Senator

Republican: Joni Ernst: 1219

Democrat : Michael Franken:247; Kimberly Graham: 147; Theresa Greenfield:417; Eddie J. Maura: 87; Cal Woods: 7.

Having received 49.37% of the vote, Theresa Greenfield will face Joni Ernst on the November ballot.

United States Representatives, District One

Republican: Thomas Hanson: 372 and Ashley Hinson: 957

Democrat: Abby Finkenauer: 912

Hinson will face Finkenauer in the November election.

State Senator, District 28

Republican: Mike Kimesh: 1249

Democrat: Matt Tapscott: 862

State Representative, District 56

Republican: Ann Osmundson: 1274

Democrat: Angela Reed: 859

Allamakee County Board of Supervisors

Republican: Mike Monroe: 552; Mark Reiser: 815

Democrat: Andy Kelleher: 614; Jack Knight: 305

Mark Reiser will face off against Andy Kelleher in the November election for the seat vacated by Dennis Koenig who has chosen not to seek reelection.

County Auditor

Republican: Denise Beyer: 1307

Democrat: No candidate on ballot

County Sheriff

Republican: Clark Mellick: 1325

Democrat: No candidate on the ballot

These election results were provided by Allamakee County Auditor Denise Beyer and are unofficial.