County Supervisor District 1
Unofficial result: Won — John Forbes (Democratic)
Source: electionresults.iowa.gov
This seat represents District 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
John Forbes
WonDemocratic
John Forbes is a pharmacist who owned Medicap Pharmacies in the Des Moines area and served six terms in the Iowa House, retiring in 2024. He says his priorities include mental health care, housing, clean water, and property taxes.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Healthcare Affordability 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 1 against,
Sources: polkcountyiowa.gov2