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Elections and Voting Information

    Registering to Vote

  • Provides information on requirements for registering to vote in Des Moines County
  • Lists the information you must provide when registering
  • Provides a link to Voter Registration FAQ's
  • Includes information on the new Election Day Registration (EDR) law which was passed on January 1, 2008
  • States the registration deadlines
  • Provides a link to the Voter Registration Forms

    Absentee Voting/Ballots

  • Options for voting Absentee
  • Absentee Ballot Request Form
  • Voting Absentee at the Auditor's Office
  • Requesting to have Absentee Ballot mailed
  • Returning Absentee Ballot by mail
  • If Unable to return Absentee Ballot via mail prior to Election Day
  • If Become hospitalized within 3 days of the Election

    Polling Locations

  • Primary and General Election polling locations (.pdf document)
  • School Election polling locations (.pdf document)
  • Municipal Election polling locations (.pdf document)
  • Maps of the polling locations (.pdf document)
  • State of Iowa Precinct/Polling Location Finder
    • Allows one to enter their zip code, house number and street name to return query that displays their precinct and polling location

    Voting Districts

  • Lists the Elected Official for the given Senate, House & Congressional Districts in Des Moines County
  • Shows district map breakdown of the county

    State Election Calendar

  • Elections are listed with information included on the type of election, date of election, candidate filing period and the voter registration deadline for the election

    County Election Calendar

  • Elections are listed with information that includes type, date, voter registration deadline, absentee voting, polling locations, polling hours and canvass of votes dates

    Campaign Disclosure

  • Articles from the Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board which outline compliance of law when compaigning. All are .pdf documents.

An additional resource for Election & Voting information is the Iowa Secretary of State Website.

Information for Candidates

Information for Voters



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News

Dates below pertain to Posted Date of News Article, Not to an Event Date

Training Dates for New Carry Law
12.16.11| More

Zoning Commission
11.29.11| More

Official 11-08-11 City Election Results
11.15.11| More

Unofficial 11-08-11 City Election Results
11.08.11| More

Daylight Savings Reminder for Preparedness
10.31.11| More

Emergency Alert System (EAS) Nationwide Test
10.31.11| More

Sample Ballots for the
November 8th, 2011 City Elections
10.18.11| More

Official 10-11-11 Primary Election Results
10.14.11| More

Ready.Gov: Get A Kit, Make A Plan & Be Informed Resources
09.21.11| More

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Proposed Ordinance Establishing the 2012 Precinct Boundaries
09.07.11| More