VOTE EARLY VOTE EARLY AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE
OCT 16–NOV 4
MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8am–4:30pm
Washington County Auditor’s Office
222 W Main St, Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7717
Extended hours at the Auditor’s Office:
Monday, Oct 21, 8am–5pm
Friday, Nov 1, 8am–5pm
Weekend hours at the Auditor’s Office:
Saturday, November 2, 8am–5pm
Voters who need to vote from their vehicle should contact the Washington County Auditor’s Office at 319-653-7717
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
- Ask a relative to return your ballot
- Call the Washington Auditor’s Office for help: 319-653-7717
TRACK YOUR BALLOT HERE.
Questions? Call the Washington County Auditor’s Office 319-653-7717
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 Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Thursday, Oct 17
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office 8am–4:30pm
Friday, Oct 18
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Monday, Oct 21
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–5pm
- Last day to request an absentee ballot
Tuesday, Oct 22
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Wednesday, Oct 23
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Thursday, Oct 24
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Friday, Oct 25
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
- Absentee ballots should be mailed by this date
Monday, Oct 28
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Tuesday, Oct 29
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Wednesday, Oct 30
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Thursday, Oct 31
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Friday, Nov 1
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–5pm
Saturday, Nov 2
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–5pm
Monday, Nov 4
- Early Voting Washington County Auditor’s Office, 8am–4:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5
- ELECTION DAY | vote at your polling place, 7am–8pm
Ainsworth Elementary School
835 Park St, Ainsworth
Ainsworth Precinct:
- City of Ainsworth
- Oregon Township
- City of Crawfordsville
- Crawford Township
- Marion Township (lying S of Fern Cliff Rd & E of Redwood Ave)
Brighton Community Bldg.
100 E. Washington St, Brighton
Brighton Precinct (BOS Dist 1):
- City of Brighton Brighton Township
- City of Coppock
- Clay Township
- Dutch Creek Township
- Marion Township (lying W of Coppock Rd & S of 315th St)
- Franklin Township (lying S of Hwy 92 & N of 250th St)
- Washington Township (lying W of Hwy 1 & N of 250th, excluding City of Washington)
Kalona Community Bldg. Gym
511 C Ave, Kalona
Kalona Precinct (BOS Dist 2):
- City of Kalona English River Township (lying E of Hwy 1 & N of that section of 140th St. that turns N onto
- Orange Ave & back to the E onto 135th St)
Holy Trinity Parish Hall
573 Howard St, Richmond
Richmond Precinct (BOS Dist 2)
- English River Township (lying W of Hwy 1 & also that part lying E of Hwy 1 & S of that section of 140th St that turns N onto Orange Ave & back to the E on 135th St)
- Town of Richmond (lying S of 140th St)
- Jackson Township (lying W of Riverside Rd & N of 190th St)
- Cedar Township (lying E of Juniper Ave & N of 190th St)
St. Mary’s Education Center
360 Washburn St, Riverside
Riverside Precinct:
- City of Riverside
- Iowa Township
- Highland Township
Washington Community YMCA
520 W 5th St, Washington
Ward 1 Precinct
- Washington City, Ward 1
- Washington Township (outside the City limits lying E Hwy 1 & W of Riverside Rd)
- Jackson Township (lying S of 190 th St & also that portion lying E of Riverside Rd & S of 160 th St)
First Assembly of God
1602 E Washington St, Washington
Ward 2 Precinct
- Washington City, Ward 2
- Washington Township (outside the City limits lying E of Riverside Rd on the N side of the City & continuing E of Airport Rd & Wayland Rd on the S side of the City)
- Marion Township (lying E of Wayland Rd, N of Fern Cliff Rd & W of Redwood Ave)
United Presbyterian Home
Stewart Hall Chapel, 1203 E Washington St, Washington
Ward 3 Precinct (BOS Dist 4)
- Washington City, Ward 3
- Washington Township (outside the City limits lying W of Airport Rd, including that area lying N of 275 th St, E of Wayland Rd & E of Coppock Rd, excluding City of Coppock)
Washington County Fairgrounds
Dallmeyer Hall, 611 Highway 1 S, Washington
Ward 4 Precinct (BOS Dist 4)
- Washington City, Ward 4
- Franklin Township (lying S of 250 th St)
- Washington Township (outside the City limits lying W of Wayland Rd & west of Coppock Rd)
- Marion Township (lying W of Coppock Rd & N of 315 th St)
Parkside Activities Center
525 13th St, Wellman
Wellman Precinct (BOS Dist 1)
- City of Wellman
- Lime Creek Township Seventy-six Township Cedar Township (lying W of Juniper Ave & & N of 190 th St & also lying S of 190 th St)
- Franklin Township (lying N of Hwy 92)
- City of West Chester