Iowa: Warren County Auditor facing August 29 quasi-recall vote

Iowa is one of the few (nine? -- good question!) states without a recall law at any level, but they have a law that does allow for a removal/replacement based on a very particular set of circumstances.

Under the Election Code (69.14A), county vacancies are appointed by the board. But, if voters object by filing a petition signed by 10% of votes cast for president or governor in the most recent general election, a special election is called.

This is exactly what happened in Warren County, where the longtime former auditor (who is in charge of elections) retired. The Supervisors chose to nominate as Warren County Auditor David Whipple (R), who reposted numerous comments on the baseless conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 election (and seemingly other conspiracy theories as well) though now claims he has grown and does not believe that.

Warren is facing a recall election on August 29 after petitioners handed in at least 2384 signatures. Democrats are running former deputy auditor Kim Sheets as the nominee. Whipple put Sheets on paid leave due to tension in the office.