Quick Guide for Voters in Iowa County
VOTE EARLY AT THE IOWA COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE
OCT 16–NOV 4
MONDAY–FRIDAY, 8am–4:30pm
Auditor’s Office
Iowa County Auditor
970 Court Ave
Marengo IA 52301
319-642-3923
Drive-up Early Voting
During early voting at auditor’s office, they will send someone out to the car to help a voter that can’t come into the office. Call them in advance to let them know you are coming: 319-642-3923
Weekend hours at the Auditor’s Office:
Saturday, Nov 2, 9am-5pm
VOTE EARLY AT A SATELLITE LOCATION
Mary Welsh Elementary School Gym at 2383 Raider Dr Williamsburg, IA
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2:00pm–8:00pm
Thursday, Oct 24, 2:00pm–8:00pm
Register to vote & check registration
ID required for early voting
Government ID with expiration date is required. One of the following
- Iowa Driver’s License
- Iowa Non-Operator ID
- Iowa Voter Identification Card (with PIN number and signature line)
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Out-of-state driver’s license–with proof of current Iowa address
- Note: UI Student ID can’t be used
You can register and vote early at the same time
If your ID doesn’t show your current address, you’ll need to provide proof of your address. The proof (paper or electronic) must have your name, your address, and be valid within the last 45 days, such as:
- Residential lease
- Utility bill
- Cell phone bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
- Other government document
REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT
REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT USING THIS LINK or contact the Iowa County Auditor’s Office 319-642-3923
SUBMIT your Absentee Ballot Request form
Aug 27–Oct 21
Mail or hand-deliver to:
Iowa County Auditor
970 Court Ave
Marengo IA 52301
Ballots are mailed out beginning October 16
RETURN YOUR BALLOT
By mail:
Your ballot must reach the Auditor’s Office by Nov 5 at 8pm, so aim to put your ballot in the mail by Oct 25!
or
By hand:
- Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff
- Ask a relative to return your ballot
- Call the Auditor’s Office for help: 319-642-3923
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
7am–8pm
WHERE TO VOTE
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On Election Day, vote at your precinct polling place (not at the Auditor’s Office)
Government ID with expiration date is required. One of the following
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Iowa driver’s license
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Iowa non-operator ID
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Iowa Voter ID card (with PIN)
-
Out-of-state driver’s license–with proof of current Iowa address
- Note: most student IDs can’t be used
If you have moved
If your ID doesn’t show your current address, you’ll be asked for proof of address (paper or digital) with your name, current address, valid within the last 45 days. Examples:
- Utility bill
- Cell phone bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
Assistance in voting at the polls
Any voter who requires assistance in voting may bring someone with them to assist, or two poll workers from different political parties will be glad to assist you as needed.
Register to vote & check your registration
Make sure you’re ready for early voting! Whether you’re registering for the first time or verifying your status, it’s quick and easy to do online.
You can register and vote on the same day
You can register and vote at the same time! Just bring your government ID and, if needed, proof of your current address, as described above.
Important: Recently expired IDs aren’t accepted for same-day registration.