The Washington County Auditor’s Office is now accepting nomination papers for non-party offices which will appear on the November 5 General Election ballot. The deadline for filing is August 28 at 5:00 p.m. Terms of county hospital board, agricultural extension council, and soil conservation commission will be filled at the election, as well as Brighton Township Clerk/Trustee and Clay Township Clerk/Trustee. A term of service is 4 years for the hospital board, extension council and soil commission. Township office terms are also 4 years each. Individuals interested in running as independents for the offices of County Auditor, County Sheriff, County Attorney – to fill vacancy and County Supervisor (Districts #1, District #2 and #4) also have until August 28 to file nomination papers with the County Auditor’s Office. Nomination papers are available at the County Auditor’s Office. The filing period begins August 5, 2024. For more information and to find out the number of signatures needed, contact the Washington County Auditor’s Office at (319) 653-7717.