MADISON COUNTY, Iowa —

Voters in Madison County will head to the polls Tuesday to select their next county auditor in a special election. The election comes after former Auditor Teri Kaczinski resigned in May amid a criminal investigation into her decision to hire a consulting agency without board approval.

While no charges were filed, her resignation led to the Board of Supervisors appointing Matthew Schwarz to the position. However, a petition drive successfully called for a special election , giving voters the final say.

The race features two candidates: Republican Matthew Schwarz, the current appointee, and Independent Michele Brant.

Brant, who has lived in Madison County for over 20 years, previously served as clerk for the Board of Supervisors before resigning in March. Brant s

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