Note: We'll keep this updated as best as we can, but election information can, unfortunately, change quickly. For the latest, reach out to the auditor's office in-person @ 913 S. Dubuque St in IC, via phone @ 319-356-6004, or online @ https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/department-of-auditor. If you notice an error, PM me or send a modmail.
Deadlines
- Mon, Oct 19, 5 PM: Last day to pre-register, and last day to request a mailed absentee ballot. The request has to be in the Auditor's office by 5, not postmarked.
- Mon, Nov 2: Last day of in-person early voting.
- Tue, Nov 3: Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM.
- Generally speaking, mailed ballots must reach the Auditor's office by 8 PM on Election Day.
If you missed the registration deadline: You can still register at your polling place on Election Day. You'll need ID and proof of address.
Check your registration and find your polling place
Absentee voters: Iowa has no permanent absentee list, so if you voted by mail last time you still need a new request this time.
College students: You can choose to register at either your school or home address. If you register at school, you just need dorm name and room number. If you register at home, you vote there or absentee.
Polling place changes since 2024
- Iowa City 4: Art Building West, 141 N. Riverside Dr.
- Iowa City 27: back at Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave.
- Madison: GreenState Credit Union, 2355 Landon Rd.
- North Liberty 2: North Liberty City Hall, 360 N. Main St.
- North Liberty 7: Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park, 1565 St. Andrews Dr.
- Washington: Hillcrest Academy, 1421 540th St. SW
Early voting
Auditor's office (913 S. Dubuque St (Johnson County Admin Building), Iowa City):
Weekdays through Nov 2: 8 AM to 5 PM, except for:
- Oct 26-27: 8 AM to 6 PM
- Oct 28: 8 AM to 8 PM
- Oct 24-25: 11 AM to 5 PM
- Oct 31: 7 AM to 5 PM
- Nov 1: noon to 5 PM
Drive-thru (Health & Human Services ramp, 855 S. Dubuque St (Across the street from the Johnson County Admin Building)):
Weekdays through Oct 30: 10 AM to 4 PM, except for:
- Nov 2: 8 AM to 5 PM
- Oct 24 and 25: 10 AM to 4 PM
- Oct 31: 10 AM to 3 PM
- Nov 1: noon to 4 PM
Satellite early voting sites
| Location |
Dates/hours |
| Iowa City Public Library (123 S. Linn) |
Oct 17: 10-6, Oct 18: 12-5, Oct 26-27: 10-6, Oct 28: 12-8 |
| Dream City (611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City) |
Oct 17: 11 |
| UIHC Iowa River Landing Clinic (920 E 2nd Ave, Coralville (Suite 201)) |
Oct 19: 9-3 |
| UIHC Health Care Support Services Bldg (3281 Ridgeway Dr, Coralville) |
Oct 20: 9-3 |
| UIHC North Liberty Campus (701 W. Forevergreen Rd (2nd floor), Coralville) |
Oct 21: 9-3 |
| Solon High School (600 W 5th St) |
Oct 23: 2-8 |
| Coralville Public Library (1401 5th St) |
Oct 24: 10-4; Oct 25: 12-4 |
| Hy-Vee Center (Centennial Park, North Liberty) |
Oct 24: 10-5; Oct 25: 12-5 |
| UIHC Fountain Lobby (200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City) |
Oct 29-30: 9-3 |
Major races on the ballot
- U.S. Senate: Josh Turek (D), Ashley Hinson (R), Thomas Laehn (L)
- U.S. House, IA-1: Christina Bohannan (D), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R), Michael Bridgford
- Governor: Rob Sand (D), Zach Lahn (R)
- Secretary of State: Ryan Peterman (D), Paul Pate (R)
- State Auditor: Taylor Wettach (D), Chris Cournoyer (R)
- Treasurer: John Norwood (D), Roby Smith (R)
- Secretary of Ag: Chris Jones (D), Mike Naig (R)
- Attorney General: Nate Willems (D), Brenna Bird (R)
Also on the ballot are number of district level races, which of these you get depends on your address, so check your sample ballot.
Ballot measures
- Public Measure 1 (statewide, 50% to pass)): Constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote of the legislature to raise income tax rates or create a new state income tax.
- Countywide, 60%: Up to $94.5M in bonds for a new sheriff's office and jail. (Vote Yes, Vote No)
- Kirkwood district, 60%: Up to $88M in bonds to renovate and expand Kirkwood facilities.
- City of Hills only, 60%: Up to $5.1M for a new municipal building with fire station and city hall.
- Lone Tree schools only, 60%: Up to $6.9M for HVAC, electrical, and energy-efficiency work.
- Mid-Prairie schools only, 60%: Up to $19M for a high school addition (auditorium, fine arts) and classroom renovations.
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