Iowa general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Polk County Recorder in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Polk County Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Polk 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.

Lisa J. Chiodo

Democrat

Deputy Recorder, Polk County (candidate's own account)

Lisa J. Chiodo (Democrat) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Polk County Recorder¹. By her own account, she is the Deputy Recorder in the Polk County Recorder's Office and has worked there nine years². The county lists Julie Haggerty as the current Recorder, so Chiodo is not the incumbent³.

Deputy Recorder, Polk County, the office's second-highest position, overseeing daily operations and staff, by her own account²
Joined the Polk County Recorder's Office in 2016 and worked in its Vital Records and Real Estate departments before becoming Deputy Recorder, by her own account²
Earlier work in childcare, hospitality and education, including substitute teaching in local elementary schools, by her own account²
Bachelor's degree, University of Iowa; certification in Human Resource Management with honors in 2024, by her own account²
She is a candidate for an office she does not currently hold; the county lists Julie Haggerty as the current Recorder³.

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