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Lynn Poschner

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District Associate Judge, Judicial Election District 5C (Polk County)

Lynn Poschner serves as District Associate Judge, Judicial Election District 5C (Polk County). Lynn Poschner is up for a retention vote on November 3, 2026: voters decide yes or no on keeping the judge in office, and the judge serves another term if a majority votes yes13. The Iowa Judicial Branch says the judge was appointed to the bench in May 20182.

  • District Associate Judge, District 5C (Polk County), appointed May 20182
  • Before appointment: private practice2
  • University of Northern Iowa, 2003; Drake Law School, 2007, with High Honors2
  • The Iowa Judicial Branch says this judge was appointed to the bench in May 20182. Iowa district judges and district associate judges are chosen by the governor from two names sent by a district judicial nominating commission, and then stand in retention elections3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Full Candidate ListPolk County Auditor
  2. Lynn Poschner, District Associate Judge (judge profile)Iowa Judicial Branch
  3. Judicial Selection and RetentionIowa Judicial Branch
  4. Disciplinary Action (Summary of Past Actions)Iowa Judicial Qualifications Commission
  5. Judicial Performance Reviews (Judicial Evaluations page; 2024 review is the latest listed)Iowa State Bar Association