Quick Guide for Voters in Jefferson County

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VOTE EARLY VOTE EARLY AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE

OCT 16–NOV 4
MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8am–4:30pm

Jefferson County Auditor’s Office
51 E Briggs Ave, Fairfield IA 52556
641-472-2840

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

Check Your Registration Status Here

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

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

TRACK YOUR BALLOT HERE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
7am–8pm

WHERE TO VOTE

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

Check your registration status

Check Your Registration Status Here

Monday, Nov 4

  • Early Voting Jefferson County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm

Tuesday, Nov 5

  • ELECTION DAY | vote at your polling place, 7am–8pm

View the Jefferson County sample ballots

Blackhawk-Polk-Packwood:
Packwood Fire Station, 112 N Main, Packwood

Buchanan:
First United Methodist Church, 201 N Court, Fairfield

Center-Cedar-Round Prairie-Maharishi Vedic City:
Jefferson County Ag Grounds Activity Building, 2606 W Burlington, Fairfield

Des Moines-Liberty-Libertyville:
Libertyville Community Center, 110 N Main, Libertyville

Fairfield 1st Ward:
Fairfield High School Auditorium Lobby, 605 E Broadway, Fairfield

Fairfield 2nd Ward, *TEMPORARY NEW LOCATION:
County Engineer’s Office, 901 N 8th, Fairfield

Fairfield 3rd Ward:
Nazarene Family Center, 507 W Briggs Ave, Fairfield

Fairfield 4th Ward:
Jefferson County Courthouse Lobby, 51 E Briggs Ave, Fairfield

Fairfield 5th Ward:
Pence School Building, 1006 S 6th St, Fairfield

Lockridge-City of Lockridge:
Lockridge School, 103 S Center, Lockridge

Locust Grove-Batavia:
Batavia Community Center, 1006 3rd St, Batavia

Penn-Walnut-Pleasant Plain-Coppock:
Pleasant Plain Community Center, 505 S St, Pleasant Plain