Who is running for Douglas County Assessor in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Douglas County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Douglas County.
This office runs county services rather than voting on the quiz issues, so we show each candidate's experience and record instead of an issue match.
Kara Garr
DemocratPublic administration professional (campaign site)
Kara Garr is the Democratic nominee for Douglas County Assessor1. Her campaign site says she returned to school at 35 and earned a bachelor's degree in public service and a Master of Public Administration, and that she has lived in Douglas County since 20122.
Toby Damisch
Republican · IncumbentDouglas County Assessor (since January 2023)
Toby Damisch is the Douglas County Assessor, seeking re-election as the Republican nominee12. He worked in the Assessor's Office for more than two decades and was promoted six times before his election in 20223.
- Assessor since January 20233
- More than two decades in the Douglas County Assessor's Office, working in appraisal, title, GIS, data analysis and management, promoted six times under four assessors3
- B.S. in Community and Regional Planning with a minor in Economics, Iowa State University3
- Elected Douglas County Assessor in November 2022; first term began January 20233.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.