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
Weekend hours at the Auditor’s Office:
Saturday, November 2, 8:30am–5pm
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.
ID is 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)
- 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
Register to Vote & Check Your Registration
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. Examples:
- Residential lease
- Utility bill
- Cell phone bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
- Other government document
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET REQUESTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
Since the deadline for submitting an absentee ballot request is Oct 21 at 5pm, there is very limited time remaining to request one. Please plan on voting in person.
IF YOU HAVE YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT or ARE WAITING FOR YOUR BALLOT
Return your ballot by mail:
Return your ballot as soon as possible —it must reach the Auditor’s Office by 8pm on Nov 5. A timely postmark is no longer enough; the ballot must be received by the deadline.
Return your ballot by hand:
- Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff at the Jackson County Auditor, 201 W. Platt Street, Maquoketa
- Ask a relative to return your ballot
- Call the Auditor’s Office for help: 563-652-3144
TRACK YOUR BALLOT HERE.
Questions? Call the Jackson County Auditor’s Office 563-652-3144
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
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 & vote on the same day
Note: recently expired IDs are not accepted for same-day registration.
Wednesday, Oct 16
- Early Voting Begins Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Thursday, Oct 17
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office 8am–4:30pm
Friday, Oct 18
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Monday, Oct 21
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–5pm
- Last day to request an absentee ballot
Tuesday, Oct 22
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Wednesday, Oct 23
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Thursday, Oct 24
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Friday, Oct 25
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
- Absentee ballots should be mailed by this date
Monday, Oct 28
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Tuesday, Oct 29
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Wednesday, Oct 30
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Thursday, Oct 31
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Friday, Nov 1
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–5pm
Saturday, Nov 2
- Early Voting Jackson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–5pm
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