Quick Guide for Voters in Jackson County
VOTE EARLY AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE
OCT 16–NOV 4
MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8am–4:30pm
Jackson County Courthouse
Auditor’s Office inside the east door
201 W. Platt Street, Maquoketa, IA
563-652-3144
Drive-up Voting
During Early Voting times, park close to the Jackson County Courthouse, call 365-652-3144 to have staff bring a ballot to you. You may also send someone into the Courthouse to request drive-up voting service.
Remaining early voting hours at the Auditor’s Office:
Monday, November 4, 8am–4:30pm
ID REQUIRED FOR EARLY VOTING
A government issued photo ID with expiration date is required such as:
- Iowa Driver’s License
- Iowa Non-Operator ID
- Iowa Voter Identification Card (with PIN)
- U.S. Military ID or Veteran ID
- U.S. Passport
- Tribal ID Card/Document
Check your registration status
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. (paper or electronic) Examples:
- Residential lease
- Utility bill
- Cell phone bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
- Other government document
The deadline has passed for submitting an absentee ballot request. Please plan on voting in person.
RETURN YOUR BALLOT
IT’S TOO LATE TO RETURN YOUR BALLOT BY US MAIL: As of Nov 4, it is recommended to return your ballot by hand due to possible postal delays.
If you still have an unmailed ballot here is what to do:
On Nov 4 do one of the following:
- Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff
- Ask a relative to return your ballot
- Call the Auditor’s Office for help
On Nov 5, Election Day, do one of the following:
- Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff by 8pm, Nov 5
- Bring your unmailed ballot to your polling place. Poll workers will take that unsent ballot and then allow you to vote with a fresh ballot. To find your polling place go to iwillvote.com
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)
ID is required such as: One of the following
- Iowa Driver’s License
- Iowa Non-Operator ID
- Iowa Voter Identification Card (with PIN)
- Current US Military
- US Passport
- 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
YOU CAN REGISTER AND VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
Check your registration status
Monday, Nov 4
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5
- ELECTION DAY | vote at your polling place, 7am–8pm
1st Precinct
Community Center, Basement View Map and Driving Directions
1700 State St.
Bellevue, IA 52031
Township: Bellevue
Includes: Bellevue City
2nd Precinct
Includes: St. Donatus and LaMotte Cities
3rd Precinct
17374 Bellevue-Cascade Rd.
Zwingle, IA 52079
Townships: Brandon, Butler, Otter Creek
Includes: Part of Zwingle City in Jackson County
4th Precinct
11 E. Main St.
Springbrook, IA 52075
Township: Farmers Creek and Perry
Includes: Andrew City
5th Precinct
101 E. Main St.
Springbrook, IA 52075
Townships: Jackson, Washington
Includes: Springbrook City
6th Precinct
1212 E. Quarry St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Townships: Monmouth, South Fork, Maquoketa
Includes: Baldwin and Monmouth Cities
7th Precinct
52 W. Gillet St.
Preston, IA 52069
Townships: Fairfield, VanBuren, Iowa
Includes: Spragueville, Preston, and Miles Cities
8th Precinct
411 Broad St.
Sabula, IA 52070
Township: Union
Includes: Sabula City
9th Precinct
1212 E. Quarry St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Includes: First Ward of Maquoketa
10th Precinct
1212 E. Quarry St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Includes: Second Ward of Maquoketa
11th Precinct
1212 E. Quarry St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Includes: Third Ward of Maquoketa
12th Precinct
1212 E. Quarry St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Includes: Forth Ward of Maquoketa
13th Precinct
1212 E. Quarry St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Includes: Fifth Ward of Maquoketa