Shelby County Voters Rally Behind Republicans in 2024 Election
Shelby County voters made a decisive statement in the 2024 election, with Trump claiming 70.91% of the local vote. While Republicans maintained strong representation, a critical $55 million bond for community college expansion just missed the mark. Dive into the results!
Shelby County residents strongly favored Republican candidates in the 2024 General Election, with Donald Trump winning 70.91% of the local vote against Democrat Kamala D. Harris. A remarkable 76.05% of registered voters in the county cast their ballots.
This election marks Trump’s third consecutive victory in Shelby County, following similar results in 2020 and 2016. Republican incumbents Randy Feenstra, Jason Schultz, Craig Williams, and Steven Holt were re-elected, reflecting a solid Republican hold on local representation.
Local candidates Mike Kolbe and Charles Parkhurst were unopposed in their bids for Board of Supervisors, receiving significant support. Meanwhile, Sheriff Neil Gross and Auditor Taryn Knapp also retained their positions with strong voter backing.
Despite the Republican success, a proposed $55 million bond referendum for Iowa Western Community College expansions narrowly failed to pass, earning 59.40% approval but falling short of the required 60% majority.
Additionally, voters supported two constitutional amendments regarding gubernatorial succession and voting eligibility.
For more detailed insights on the election results, visit the original article: Republicans Sweep Shelby County 2024 General Election.
