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Iowa State Auditor

How many signatures should the petitioners obtain?

  1. The petitioners are required to obtain a minimum of 100 signatures.
    • However, If the entity has a population under 667, then the guidance for obtaining signatures under Iowa Code Chapter 11.6.3 applies. 
    • If the Entity’s population is less than 667, the petitioners are required to obtain signatures equaling 15% of the population based on the most recent census. (Iowa Code 11.6.3)
    • Because there is the possibility signatures may be removed (either by request of the individual or as the result of a protest by the entity), the petitioners should obtain more signatures than the minimum required if possible.

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