On the Campaign Trail with Ed Tibbetts

Scott County Republicans just picked a nominee for auditor. As expected, it’s Steve Ahrens, the former Davenport alderman.

Republicans met in a special convention this morning at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Ahrens was the unanimous choice. He got the 63 votes of the delegates attending.

“I’m ready to get rolling,” he said afterward.

Democrats haven’t picked a  nominee yet, but Scott County Supervisor Roxanna Moritz and ex-Davenport alderman Tom Engelmann have said they’re interested. The Democrats are expected to meet in a special convention next month.

Wes Rostenbach, the auditor who was appointed after Karen Fitzsimmons’ death, has said he’s not interested in running for the job.

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