Iowa Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Jordan
Manela

Jordan Manela is running for mayor of Iowa in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Neal Watkins Jr., Paul "Hounddog" Hesse and Brian "Shakey" Schexnayder.

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Background

About: Manager of Dom's Paint and Body and an Iowa native running for office for the first time.
On the ballot as: Republican

Four candidates filed for mayor: Paul "Hounddog" Hesse, Jordan Manela, Brian "Shakey" Schexnayder and Neal Watkins Jr. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Calcasieu Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026

On the record: Jordan Manela

3 sourced

01Communication1 sourced position

Says his platform is transparency, communication, making sure every voice matters, teamwork and making Iowa "home again."
Own statementThe Advocate · Aug 26, 2026 Link

02Local business1 sourced position

Wants to bring in businesses, find out why local businesses struggle, and bring back events such as fall festivals and farmers markets.
I want to bring in these businesses and figure out why our local businesses are having such a hard time.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 12, 2026 Link

03Police funding1 sourced position

Says first responders are not getting the right treatment and the police department took cuts.
Our police department took some cuts. That’s what keeps us safe and our kids, you know, out of trouble and everything else.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 12, 2026 Link

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