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Municipal primary election cost
Summary
Davenport is the only Scott County city holding its own primary, and it costs taxpayers about $70,000 — the general election runs just $27,000 because costs are shared. Alderwoman Newton wants to know if that can change.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $70,000 of city money goes to the primary alone — money some aldermen think could be saved.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers if the cost structure can be reformed.
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