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About Council & Mayoral Elections
The Coralville City Council is made up of five Council members who serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor, who is not a member of the Council, is elected for a two-year term. These non-partisan, at-large positions are elected by Coralville citizens. Learn more: City Council and Mayor.
2020 Special Election
One City Council seat was on the ballot for the Special Election on September 29, 2020, following the resignation of long-time City Councilor Tom Gill.
The Johnson County Auditor’s Office manages candidate filing and elections (see "Candidate & Voter Resources" and "Running for Office" below).
Results
Hai Huynh was elected to the City Council and will complete the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2021, following the resignation of City Councilor Tom Gill. Huynh will be sworn in after the canvass on October 6, 2020.
Contact Us
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Thorsten J. Johnson
City Clerk
Email
1512 7th St.
P.O. Box 5127
Coralville, IA 52241
Ph: 319.248.1700
Fx: 319.248.1894
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Staff Directory
Candidate Videos
Each candidate on the ballot for the September 29, 2020 Special Election was invited to record a candidate video statement. Videos appear in alphabetical order.
Barry Bedford
Nick Burrell
Hai Huynh
Heather Seitsinger
Did not record a video
Email: heatherseitsinger@gmail.com
Phone: 314.445.7704
(Contact information from the Johnson County Auditor's web page as of 10:30 am on September 17, 2020)
Candidate Forum
Scheduled Date | Time | Location | Sponsored By | Video |
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 pm | Zoom | League of Women Voters of Johnson County | Watch video |
View Forum
- LWVJC Facebook video
- Stream online (available approx. 24 hours post-forum)
- Rebroadcast on Mediacom cable channel 5/118-8 digital in Coralville (available approx. 24 hours post-forum)
Candidate & Voter Resources
- Election information (voter registration, absentee ballots, where to vote, and election calendar)
- City Council documents (agendas, minutes, videos, and work session notes)
- Notifications (sign up to get an email or text when the latest agendas and minutes are available)
- City Council meeting information
- Contact the Johnson County Auditor's office at 319.356.6004 or visit the Johnson County Auditor website.
Special Election
Elections are managed by the Johnson County Auditor’s Office.
- September 14-28, 2020: In person early voting at Auditor's Office, 913 S. Dubuque St. Suite 101, Iowa City, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays. Please check in with front door staff.
- September 18, 2020: Pre-registration deadline and deadline to request mailed absentee ballot, 5:00 pm for both.
- Voters may still register after this date using the Election Day Registration procedure.
- In-person early voting at the Auditor's Office 913 S. Dubuque St. Suite 101, Iowa City, will still be available after this date.
- September 28, 2020: Last day for in-person early voting at the Auditor's Office, 913 S. Dubuque St. Suite 101, Iowa City,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Postmark deadline to return absentee ballots by mail. - September 29, 2020: Election day. Polls open 7:00 am-8:00 pm.
- All seven regular Coralville precincts will be open; note the temporary polling place change for Coralville Precinct 3: voting will be at the Kirkwood Regional Center.
- Mailed absentee ballots may be returned to Auditor's Office until 8:00 pm.
Learn More
For voter registration deadlines, early voting information, and polling places:
- Visit www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/dept_auditor.aspx.
- Call the Johnson County Auditor’s office at 319.356.6004.
- Email elections@johnsoncountyiowa.gov.
How to Run for Public Office
Nomination Papers
People wishing to run for city office may get nomination papers (Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition) and a Candidate's Guide at:
- Johnson County Auditor's office, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City (by appointment only; call 319.356.6004 or email elections@johnsoncountyiowa.gov).
- Secretary of State website
- August 26-September 4, 2020 by 5:00 pm: Candidate filing period. Candidates submit completed nomination papers to the Johnson County Auditor's Office, which verifies if the nomination papers are complete and sufficient for filing. Nomination papers for prospective candidates can only be accepted at the Johnson County Auditor's office, and not at City Hall.
The Johnson County Auditor's Office publishes an election calendar which specifies the election type, election dates, and the candidate filing periods.
Nomination ProcessThe City of Coralville’s nomination process is by petition, with only one election. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 25 signatures of registered voters residing on Coralville on their petitions.
Filing Nomination Papers
- Candidates may begin collecting signatures at any time.
- Nomination papers must include the Affidavit of Candidacy and the Nomination Petition, and cannot be accepted before the filing period begins or after 5:00 pm on the last day nomination papers can be filed.