(KCAU) — Getting involved in politics may sound complicated and too much to follow, but KCAU has a breakdown of what Siouxlanders will be voting for when they head to the polls. The results of the elections below can be found right here at your local election headquarters.

FEDERAL RACES

Iowa

Iowa U.S. Senate

Senators represent their states by using their votes to act on bills, resolutions, amendments, motions, nominations, and treaties between countries. Each state has two representatives, one functions on a federal level, the other functions on a state level.

Candidates on the ballots include:

Mike Franken, Democrat
Chuck Grassley, Republican

Iowa U.S. House Representatives

The U.S. House is part of the legislative branch, and each state’s House representatives vote on making and passing laws. States have different amounts of representatives based on population which is separated into districts. Each state has two types of representatives for each district, the state representative and the U.S. Representative. One acts on a state level and the other acts on a federal level, and they are intended to act as the population’s voice.

Candidates on the ballots for each district include:

District 1

Christina Bohannan, Democrat
Incumbent (current position holder) Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican

District 2

Liz Mathis, Democrat
Incumbent Ashley Hinson, Republican

District 3

Incumbent Cindy Axne, Democrat
Zach Nunn, Republican

District 4

Ryan Melton, Democrat
Incumbent Randy Feenstra, Republican
Bryan Holder, Liberty Caucus

NEBRASKA

U.S. House Representatives

District 1

Incumbent Mike Flood, Republican
Patty Pansing Brooks, Democrat

District 2

Incumbent Don Bacon, Republican
Tony Vargas, Democrat

District 3

Incumbent Adrian Smith, Republican
David Else, Democrat
Mark Elworth Jr., Legalize Marijuana Now Party

SOUTH DAKOTA

U.S. Senate

Brian Bengs, Democrat
Tamara Lesnar, Libertarian
Incumbent John Thune, Republican

U.S. House Representatives

Collin Duprel, Libertarian
Incumbent Dusty Johnson, Republican

STATEWIDE RACES

IOWA

Iowa Governor

Governors implement state laws and they oversee the operation of the state’s executive branch. They can issue executive orders, executive budgets, legislative proposals, and vetoes.

Candidates running for governor are as follows:

Diedre Dejear, Democrat
Incumbent Kim Reynolds, Republican
Rick Stewart, Libertarian

Iowa Secretary of State

Each state’s respective Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing elections and business filings for the State of Iowa.

Candidates appearing on the ballot are as follows:

Joel Miller, Democrat
Incumbent Paul Pate, Republican

Iowa Auditor

The state’s auditor reviews the accounts of counties, cities, school districts, and other governmental subdivisions. The auditor will publish their reports for public record.

Candidates for the auditor are as follows:

Incumbent Rob Sand, Democrat
Todd Halbur, Republican

Iowa Treasurer

The office of the State Treasurer serves as the bank, and the treasurer manages the funds inside. They issue and manage debt via bond sales for state projects.

Incumbent Mike Fitzgerald, Democrat
Roby Smith, Republican

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

The state’s Secretary of Agriculture manages agricultural research, and profides information on food, natural resources, rural development, and nutrition.

Candidates for Secretary of Agriculture are as follows:

John Norwood, Democrat
Incumbent Mike Naig, Republican

Iowa Attorney General

State Attorney Generals are sometimes referred to as “the people’s lawyer,” because they serve as the state’s representative of public interest. Additionally, they provide council provides count agencies and legislatures.

Candidates for Attorney General are as follows:

Incumbent Tom Miller, Democrat
Brenna Bird, Republican

Nebraska

Nebraska Governor

Jim Pillen, Republican
Carol Blood, Democrat
Scott Zimmerman, Libertarian

Nebraska Treasurer

Incumbent John Murante, Republicans
Katrina Tomsen, Libertarian

Nebraska Attorney General

Mike Hilgers, Republican
Larry Bolinger, Legalize Marijuana Now

Nebraska Auditor

Mike Foley, Republican
Gene Siadek, Libertarian
Leroy Lopez, Legalize Marijuana Now

South Dakota

South Dakota Governor

Jamie Smith, Democrat
Tracey Quint, Libertarian
Incumbent Kristi Noem, Republican

South Dakota Secretary of State

Thomas Cool, Democrat
Monae Johnson, Republican

South Dakota State Auditor

Stephanie Marty, Democrat
Rene Meyer, Libertarian
Richard Sattgast, Republican

South Dakota State Treasurer

John Cunningham, Democrat
Incumbent Josh Haeder, Republican

STATE LEGISLATURE

Iowa

Iowa State Senate

District 1

Jackie Smith, Democrat
Rocky De Witt, Republican

District 6

Jason Schultz, Republican
David Davis, Libertarian

Iowa State Representative

District 2

Steve Hansen, Democrat
Robert Henderson, Republican

District 6

James Eliason, Democrat
Megan Jones, Republican

District 10

John Wills, Republican
Dan Wahl, Independent

District 13

Ken Carlson, Republican
Amy Janowski, Libertarian

Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska is the only state that is unicameral, meaning they don’t have democratic or republican parties. Instead, the Nebraska Legislature handles making laws and using funds.

Candidates for Nebraska Legislature are as follows:

District 16

Incumbent Ben Hansen
Connie Petersen

District 22

Incumbent Mike Moser
Roy Zach

District 40

Barry DeKay
Incumbent Keith Kube

South Dakota

South Dakota State Senate

District 16

Donn Larson, Democrat
Incumbent Jim Bolin, Republican
Brian Burge, Independent

District 18

Fredrick Bender, Democrat
Incumbent Jean Hunhoff, Republican

South Dakota State Representative

District 16

(This district requires two representatives)

Matt Ness, Democrat
Incumbent Kevin Jensen, Republican
Karla Lems, Republican

District 17

(This district requires two representatives)

Bekki Engquist-Schroeder, Democrat
Bill Shorma, Republican
Chris Kassin, Republican

District 18

(This district requires two representatives)

Incumbent Ryan Cwach, Democrat

Jay Williams, Democrat

Julie Auch, Republican

Incumbent Mike Stevens, Republican

STATEWIDE BALLOT MEASURES

Ballot Measures allow voters to use their vote to decide on laws, bonding issues, or constitutional amendments.

Iowa

Right to Bear Arms – Constitution Amended

Nebraska

Proposed Amendment 1 – Airport service expansion

For
Against

Initiated Measure 432 – Photo ID for Voting

For
Against

Initiated Measure 433 – $15 minimum wage

For
Against

South Dakota

Amendment D – Medicaid Expansion

Title: An initiated amendment to the South Dakota Constitution expanding Medicaid eligibility.

Initiated Measure 27 – Marijuana Legalization

Title: An initiated measure legalizing the possession, use, and distribution of marijuana.

COUNTY / LOCAL

Iowa

Woodbury County Attorney

County Attorney’s oversee the prosecuting criminal violations and enforce forfeited bonds.

Candidates for Woodbury County Attorney are as follows:

Incumbent Patrick Jennings, Democrat
James Loomis Republican

County Supervisors

County Supervisors oversee county planning such as budgeting, drainage districts, zoning, public safety, public health, etc. Some counties are broken down into districts, so they may have a board of supervisors to represent the area as a whole.

County Supervisor candidates are as follows: