Special Election to Fill Peosta City Council Seat

The City of Peosta is holding a special election next month to fill a vacant city council seat.

Councilman Douglas Hughes recently resigned, leaving a position open. 

Three candidates have filed for the seat – Wesley Wedewer, Brian Schatz and Eric Ostermann.

The special election will take place Tuesday, February 14th.

Ballots for Peosta voters are now available for early voting – they can be cast in the Election Office at the Dubuque County Courthouse during office hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm through February 13th. The office will also be open until 5 pm this Monday and again Friday, February 10th.

Requests to mail an early ballot must be received by the Election Office no later than 5 pm this Monday. All absentee ballots must be received by the County Auditor by 8 pm on Election Day, February 14th.