Quick Guide for Voters in Marion County

Find your polling place: iwillvote.com

VOTE EARLY VOTE EARLY AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE

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

Auditor’s Office
Marion County Courthouse
214 E Main St. Knoxville IA 50138
(641) 828-2217

Weekend hours at the Auditor’s Office:
Saturday, November 2, 8am–5pm

If you need help during 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. Park at the south side of courthouse on Robinson Street. Call them in advance to let them know you are coming: (641) 828-2217

Satellite voting is finished for 2024 in Marion County

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

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 Nov 5, 8pm
  • 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

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.

      Monday, Nov 4

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

      Tuesday, Nov 5

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

      Clay Township
      Harvey Community Center
      300 Main Street
      Harvey, IA 50119

      Dallas & Franklin
      Melcher-Dallas Community Center
      112 N Main Street
      Melcher, IA 50163

      Indiana

      Indiana Township Community Center
      1980 Hwy G76
      Knoxville, IA 50138

      Knoxville City Ward 1
      Marion County Extension Office
      210 N Iowa St
      Knoxville, IA 50138

      Knoxville City Ward 2
      Knoxville Public Library
      213 E Montgomery Street
      Knoxville, IA 50138

      Knoxville City Ward 3
      Community of Christ Church
      714 Willetts Drive
      Knoxville, IA 50138

      Knoxville City Ward 4
      Dyer Hudson Hall – Marion County Fairgrounds
      1000 N Lincoln Street
      Knoxville, IA 50138

      Knoxville Township
      Marion County Public Health Building
      2003 N Lincoln
      Knoxville, IA 50138

      Lake Prairie
      Heartland Reformed Church
      628 Hwy T14
      Pella, IA 50219

      Liberty
      Bussey Community Center
      313 5th Street
      Bussey, IA 50044

      Otley
      Otley Reformed Church
      700 Johnston Street
      Otley, IA 50219

      Pella City Ward 1

      Trinity Reformed Church Activity Center
      708 E Second Street
      Pella, IA 50219

      Pella City Ward 2
      Calvary Church
      408 Maple Street
      Pella, IA 50219

      Pella City Ward 3
      Pella Legion Hall
      829 Broadway Street
      Pella, IA 50219

      Pella City Ward 4
      United Methodist Church of Pella
      1414 University Street
      Pella, IA 50219

      Pleasantville & Union
      Pleasantville Memorial Building
      101 N Jefferson Street
      Pleasantville, IA 50225

      Washington

      Columbia Fire Station
      1032 Virginia Street
      Columbia, IA 50057