Madison County elections deputy confirms she is on administrative leave

Madison County elections deputy confirms she is on administrative leave

The leave lasts through Aug. 26, the same day a special election to fill the county auditor's seat is scheduled.

Madison County Elections Deputy on leave ahead of Special Election after alleged harassment

WINTERSET, Iowa -- Madison County Elections Deputy Mikayla (Garside) Simpson will be on administrative leave through the upcoming special election. WHO 13 has learned that Simpson is taking the leave at her request due to alleged harassment within the Auditor's Office and legal concerns. “It became necessary for me to request administrative leave due to the daily harassment by my boss and legal liability imposed by a lawsuit filed by the auditor…