Iowa § 57.6 - 57.6 Other contests.
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§ 57.6. 57.6 Other contests.
All the provisions of chapter 62 relating to contested elections of county officers shall be applicable, as near as may be, to contested elections for other offices, and for public measures except as herein otherwise provided, and in all cases process and papers may be issued to and served in the manner provided by the rules of civil procedure for service of an original notice by the sheriff of any county. [C51, §379, 396; R60, §609, 626; C73, §729, 745; C97, §1250; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §986; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §57.6; 81 Acts, ch 34, §40] 2015 Acts, ch 29, §10 Referred to in §331.653 Service of original notice, R.C.P. 1.302 – 1.315 Wed Dec 10 22:25:52 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 57.6 (23, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 57.6
What does Iowa Code § 57.6 cover?
Section 57.6 ("57.6 Other contests.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 57.6?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 57.6" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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How does Iowa § 57.6 apply to my situation?
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