In the Matter of:

DeLano Cain-Watson, Candidate, and DeLano Cain-Watson for Dubuque Schools, Candidate’s Committee

BA 2025-12

Admonishment for Late 

Statement of Organization

Iowa Code section 68A.201(1)(a) requires a candidate’s committee to file a Statement of Organization within ten days of exceeding $1,000 in financial activity. The above-named committee filed its Statement of Organization on July 17, 2025. However, subsequent campaign disclosure reports indicate the Statement of Organization should have been filed no later than July 11, 2025.

Pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code rule 351-9.4(6), the above-named candidate and candidate’s committee are hereby admonished to exercise care in the future to ensure full compliance with the campaign laws and rules.

Dated this 4th day of November 2025.
 

Issued on behalf of the Board by:     

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Erika Eckley

Executive Director and Legal Counsel