Wesley Nelson
Nonpartisan office★ IncumbentUnopposed
Surveillance & privacy
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Quick facts
- Office: Maine Township Clerk
- Incumbent: Yes
- Opponents: None — runs unopposed
Biography
The race
- Wesley Nelson is a nonpartisan candidate for Maine Township Clerk 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
- Linn County assessor records show Wesley A Nelson holds an agricultural property (Ag Dwelling class) in Maine Township through a joint revocable trust.
Record in office
- Wesley Nelson currently serves as Maine Township Clerk, with a term expiring December 31, 2026.
- Linn County records list Wesley Nelson as elected to the Maine Township Clerk seat on November 8, 2022, for a four-year term.
- Maine Township's FY2024 clerk's statement of disbursements lists expense reimbursements to clerk Wesley Nelson.
- Maine Township's FY2025 clerk's statement of disbursements lists two reimbursements to clerk Wesley Nelson for supplies and postage, totaling $40.62.
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- Iowa Code chapter 359 defines the township clerk office: keep the record of trustee proceedings, receive and disburse township funds under the trustees' orders, prepare the annual financial report (due September 30), and certify the tax levy; compensation is at the same rate as a trustee.
In the news
- Ballotpedia states Wesley Nelson is running for re-election to the Maine Township Clerk seat and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
The race
Maine Township ClerkGeneral election · Nov. 3, 2026
- Wesley NelsonThis profile
Unopposed · no opponent on the ballot — this candidate will win the seat
Source: Linn County Election Services candidate list · Oct. 7, 2026- Ballotpedia states Wesley Nelson is running for re-election to the Maine Township Clerk seat and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
Campaign money
No records found.
Record in office
About the office
- Iowa Code chapter 359 defines the township clerk office: keep the record of trustee proceedings, receive and disburse township funds under the trustees' orders, prepare the annual financial report (due September 30), and certify the tax levy; compensation is at the same rate as a trustee.officialIowa Legislature · Oct. 18, 2026
Timeline
- 2026Wesley Nelson currently serves as Maine Township Clerk, with a term expiring December 31, 2026.officialLinn County, IA · Oct. 17, 2026
- 2025Maine Township's FY2025 clerk's statement of disbursements lists two reimbursements to clerk Wesley Nelson for supplies and postage, totaling $40.62.officialLinn County, IA · Oct. 18, 2026
- 2024Maine Township's FY2024 clerk's statement of disbursements lists expense reimbursements to clerk Wesley Nelson.officialLinn County · Oct. 17, 2026
- 2022Linn County records list Wesley Nelson as elected to the Maine Township Clerk seat on November 8, 2022, for a four-year term.officialLinn County, IA · Oct. 17, 2026
Positions & statements
No records found.
Background
- Linn County assessor records show Wesley A Nelson holds an agricultural property (Ag Dwelling class) in Maine Township through a joint revocable trust.officialLinn County Assessor · Oct. 17, 2026
In the news
No records found.