2024 General Election Sample Ballots - Available Online!

November 5, 2024

The general election is held in even-numbered years to elect federal and state officers, county and township officers, and other officers as provided by law. It is also held to decide public measures at the city and county level and vote on constitutional amendments.

(sample ballots are posted at the bottom of this page)

Voter Registration

The voter pre-registration deadline is Monday, October 21 at 5 pm.

New registrants after the deadline, including on Election Day, will follow the Election Day Registration procedures. Proof of identity and proof of residence will be required.

For additional information: Register to Vote

Absentee Voting

By Mail: The first day we can begin accepting written applications/requests for absentee ballots is Tuesday, August 27. The first day that ballots will be mailed is Wednesday, October 16. The last day to request a mailed ballot is Monday, October 21, the original request must be received in the Auditor's Office by 5 pm that day. On the request form, mark "General" under the type of election.

In-Person: Voting in the Auditor's Office begins Wednesday, October 16, and will be available during regular business hours until 4:30 pm, on Monday, November 4. The Auditor's Office will also be open for In-Person Absentee Voting on Saturday, November 2, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

For additional information: Absentee Voting

All absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day to be considered on time to be counted.

Election Day Voting

The only way to vote on Election Day is by casting a vote at your assigned polling place between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Visit the link to find your polling place or to see more information about How to Vote.

Candidate Filing Information - CANDIDATE FILING HAS CLOSED (8/28/24, 5 PM)

Partisan County and Township Offices Filing Dates

• Monday, August 5 - Wednesday, August 28 at 5 pm
• Paperwork is to be filed with the County Auditor

County Ag. Extension, Soil and Water, and Hospital Trustees Filing Dates

• By Wednesday, August 28 at 5 pm
• Paperwork is to be filed with the County Auditor

Candidate Guidebook, Affidavit of Candidacy & Nomination Petition can be found here: Iowa Secretary of State - Candidates - General Election

For information about candidates' ethics and campaign filing responsibilities and deadlines, please contact the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board.

Sample Ballots (PDF)

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