Quick Guide for Voters in Washington County

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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

Voters who need to vote from their vehicle should contact the Washington County Auditor’s Office at 319-653-7717

Remaining early voting hours at the Auditor’s Office:

Monday, November 4, 8am–4:30pm

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 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

YOU CAN REGISTER AND VOTE ON ELECTION DAY

Check your registration status

Check Your Registration Status Here

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