Important 2026 Election Dates
| Election | Election Date | Voter Registration Deadline | Absentee Request Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Election | June 2, 2026 | NA | NA |
| General Election | November 3, 2026 | 15 days before Election Day | 8.25.26 -to- 10.19.26 |
Iowa Voting Information You Should Know
- Absentee Ballots may be requested 70 days prior to an election (see table below for deadline).
- You may request an absentee ballot by downloading a form at sos.Iowa.gov or calling the Polk County Auditor Office at 515-286-3080.
- Early voting will be 20 days prior to an election (this includes the mailing of an absentee ballot and in-person voting).
- Absentee Ballots must arrive at the auditor’s office by the close of Election Day (8 pm).
- Absentee Ballots may only be delivered to the auditor’s office by a family member, a household member, or a caregiver.
- Your absentee ballot may be turned in at your polling site if you are fearful that it will not arrive on time.
- Polls will close at 8 pm on Election Day.
- If you miss one general election, you will be moved to Inactive Voter, and you are encouraged to reregister. After missing two elections, your name will be removed from the voter rolls.
These changes are brought to you by the Republican Party of Iowa and the Republican Governor.
Johnston Area Democrats Are Here To Help You Vote
If you have any questions about getting registered to vote, where to vote, obtaining an absentee ballot or anything else related to voting please contact us!
