Surveillance & privacy
No sourced statement on surveillance found yet (license plate readers, cameras, facial recognition, drones, data retention).
Quick facts
- Office: Linn County Recorder
- Incumbent: Yes
- Opponents: None — runs unopposed
- Raised this cycle: $1,000; all years on file: $3,136
At a glance
$1,000Raised (cycle)
$638Spent (cycle)
1Contributions
$3,000From PACs
$0From party
July 10, 2026Latest filing
Recent statement
Ballotpedia lists an endorsement of Siebrecht from the Hawkeye Area Labor Council (HALC) AFL-CIO.
Biography
The race
- Carolyn Siebrecht is the Democratic candidate for Linn County Recorder in the Nov. 3, 2026, Linn County general election.
- They currently hold the office.
- They run unopposed — no other candidate filed for this office, so they win this race.
Background
- Sway lists Siebrecht's Linn County work history as Recorder from 2023, Deputy Recorder 2018 to 2023, and P&D Specialist 1999 to 2017.
Record in office
- The Linn County staff directory lists Carolyn Siebrecht as Recorder.
- As Linn County Recorder, Siebrecht said her office has had one instance of property fraud in the county since 2019 and offers a free fraud alert sign-up.
- Ballotpedia lists Siebrecht as the Democratic incumbent seeking re-election as Linn County Recorder in the November 3, 2026 general election.
- GoodParty.org lists Siebrecht as the Democratic incumbent Linn County Recorder with a current term of 2023 to 2026.
Positions & statements
- Sway lists Siebrecht as recommended by the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, AFSCME Council 61 and the Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO for 2026.
- Encouraged all homeowners to sign up for the free Property Fraud Alert service, saying it notifies owners if a document with their name is recorded and is the quickest way to detect property fraud.
Endorsements
- Ballotpedia lists an endorsement of Siebrecht from the Hawkeye Area Labor Council (HALC) AFL-CIO.
Campaign money
- Carolyn Siebrecht's campaign committee is Carolyn Siebrecht for Recorder (IECDB id 20238).
- The committee has reported $3,135.89 in contributions across 3 contributions in filings through July 10, 2026, $1,000.00 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- Contributions under the Siebrecht name among the top donors total $135.89.
- PAC and other committee contributions total $3,000.00, led by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PAC IBEW, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 125 Political Education Fund.
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- Reported expenditures total $1,245.67 across 8 payments, $637.89 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- The largest outside payees include United States Postal Service ($336.00), Adcraft Printing ($308.72), Ironside Apparel & Promotions Inc ($270.71).
- Payments listed to Carolyn Siebrecht total $330.24.
In the news
- KCRG reported on property fraud and the Linn County Recorder's free fraud alert system, quoting Recorder Carolyn Siebrecht.
Where they stand
Government efficiency & transparency1 statement1 other record
Positions
Encouraged all homeowners to sign up for the free Property Fraud Alert service, saying it notifies owners if a document with their name is recorded and is the quickest way to detect property fraud.newsIowa's News Now (CBS 2) · April 4, 2025
Record
As Linn County Recorder, Siebrecht said her office has had one instance of property fraud in the county since 2019 and offers a free fraud alert sign-up.newsKCRG · Feb. 12, 2026
Labor & unions2 statements
Positions
Ballotpedia lists an endorsement of Siebrecht from the Hawkeye Area Labor Council (HALC) AFL-CIO.referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
Sway lists Siebrecht as recommended by the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, AFSCME Council 61 and the Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO for 2026.referenceSway · Oct. 5, 2026
Record
None found.
The race
Linn County RecorderGeneral election · Nov. 3, 2026
DCarolyn SiebrechtThis profile
Unopposed · no opponent on the ballot — this candidate will win the seat
Source: Linn County Election Services candidate list · Oct. 7, 2026- Ballotpedia lists Siebrecht as the Democratic incumbent seeking re-election as Linn County Recorder in the November 3, 2026 general election.referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
Campaign money
- Campaign committee: Carolyn Siebrecht for Recorder (IECDB id 20238).officialIowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board (committees) · July 10, 2026
Filings through July 10, 2026
| Contributions since Jan. 1, 2025 | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Contributions, all years on file | $3,136 |
| Individuals and other organizations | $136 |
| PACs and other committees | $3,000 |
| Spending since Jan. 1, 2025 | $638 |
| Spending, all years on file | $1,246 |
Largest contributors
- Carolyn M. Siebrecht$136
Record in office
- 2026GoodParty.org lists Siebrecht as the Democratic incumbent Linn County Recorder with a current term of 2023 to 2026.referenceGoodParty.org · Oct. 17, 2026The Linn County staff directory lists Carolyn Siebrecht as Recorder.officialLinn County, IA · Oct. 17, 2026As Linn County Recorder, Siebrecht said her office has had one instance of property fraud in the county since 2019 and offers a free fraud alert sign-up.newsKCRG · Feb. 12, 2026Government efficiency & transparency
Positions & statements
3 statements are grouped above under Government efficiency & transparency, Labor & unions.
Background
- Sway lists Siebrecht's Linn County work history as Recorder from 2023, Deputy Recorder 2018 to 2023, and P&D Specialist 1999 to 2017.referenceSway · Oct. 5, 2026
In the news
- KCRG reported on property fraud and the Linn County Recorder's free fraud alert system, quoting Recorder Carolyn Siebrecht.newsKCRG · Feb. 12, 2026