Find out who's running for mayor, city council seats in Johnson County

Johnson County's elections on November 4, 2025, feature mayoral and city council races across several municipalities. University Heights Mayor Louise From, a long-serving official, seeks another term, while five candidates vie for three council seats there. Incumbents Cole Gabriel and Lauren Whitehead face challengers in Solon, where former council member Steve Duncan has opted not to run again. Swisher's mayoral race is unfilled, with incumbents competing for city council positions. In West Branch, Mayor Roger Laughlin runs unopposed, while Shueyville's mayoral race includes a newcomer, Chase Lang.

Hills and Lone Tree also see mayors running without opposition. Voters in Shueyville will consider a proposed 1% local option sales tax, which requires a simple majority for approval. Early voting begins on October 15, with the last day to request a mailed ballot set for October 20.