Deadline for Henry County Attorney election candidacy set for March 6

MT. PLEASANT - The deadline to become a candidate for the election of an Interim Henry County Attorney is fast approaching. Anyone wishing to run in the special election must submit their paperwork by Friday, March 6.

This paperwork consists of an Affidavit of Candidacy Form, and a Nomination Petition Form with 50 signatures from registered voters living in Henry County. These forms, available from the website of the Iowa Secretary of State, may also be acquired at the Henry County Auditor’s office, in the County Courthouse in Mt. Pleasant.

As it stands, only two candidates have registered: Abbie Liechty- a current assistant attorney and former general private practice attorney at Bell, Ort & Liechty Law Offices- and Becky Wilson- a lawyer for 10 years and a paralegal for 7. Anyone seeking to join the race will have to move fast.

Call Marilyn Higgins at 319-368-8895 or email her at marilyn.higgins@southeastiowaunion.com