Guide for Voters in Johnson County –for Nov 4 & 5

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VOTE EARLY AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE

OCT 16–NOV 4
MONDAY–FRIDAY: 8am–5pm

 

Auditor’s Office
The Administration Building Lobby
913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
319-356-6004

Drive-Through Voting
Health and Human Services parking ramp
855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City

*Hours for drive-through voting same as Auditor’s office.

Remaining early voting hours at the Auditor’s Office:

Monday, November 4, 8am–5pm

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

UI Student ID can’t be used

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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. The proof (paper or electronic) must have your name, your address, and be valid within the last 45 days, such as:

  • 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 was Oct 21 at 5pm, the time has passed to request one. 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:

  • Put your ballot in the drop box near the Auditor’s Office
  • Hand the ballot to the Auditor’s Office staff
  • Ask a relative to return your ballot
  • Call the Auditor’s Office for help: 319-356-6004

On Nov 5, Election Day, do one of the following:

  • Put your ballot in the drop box near the Auditor’s Office by 8pm, Nov 5
  • 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

  • On Election Day, vote at your precinct polling place (not at the Auditor’s Office)

  • To find your polling place go to iwillvote.com

ID IS REQUIRED such as:

(one of the following)

  • Iowa driver’s license
  • Iowa non-operator ID
  • Iowa voter identification card (with PIN)
  • US Military ID
  • US Veteran’s ID
  • Tribal ID

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