Voting Information

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Local Voting Resources

Find Your Polling Place

Search for your Iowa address to find out where to go to vote.
 

Story County Voting Information

Voter registration, absentee voting, polling places, and elected officials for Story County residents along with information for college students.
 

Iowa Electronic Voter Registration

Do you have an Iowa ID but live outside of Story County? Register to vote or update your voter registration online using your Iowa driver’s license or ID number.
 

Iowa Absentee Ballot Request Form

Print and mail to your County Auditor to have an absentee ballot mailed to you.
 

Vote411

The League of Women Voters website with voting guides, candidate information, and more.
 

Voting Rights Restoration - Executive Order 7 (Iowa Governor's Office)

Frequently asked questions and application for Restoration of Voting Rights for persons convicted of a felony.
 

Restore Your Vote (Iowa Secretary of State) 

Iowans with a felony conviction can take a quick survey to find out about voting eligibility, locate forms, and register to vote.
 

Know Your Judges

Learn about why judges are on your ballot, what makes a good judge, and access the Iowa Judicial Performance evaluation.
 

Important Dates

City/School Election - November 4, 2025
 

Voter Registration Deadline:

  • Received by
    Mon Oct 20, 2025 5:00PM
  • Same Day Registration & Voting
    From Tue Oct 21, 2025 to Tue Nov 4, 2025


Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:

  • Request for Postal Ballot by 
    Mon Oct 20, 2025 5:00PM
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Nov 3, 2025


Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:

  • Delivered by Authorized Person to Election Office by 
    Tue Nov 4, 2025 8:00PM
  • In the Election Office by
    Tue Nov 4, 2025 8:00PM
  • Received by
    Tue Nov 4, 2025 8:00PM


In-person Absentee Voting:
From Wed Oct 15, 2025 to Mon Nov 3, 2025


Satellite Voting:

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Candidate Events

Presented by League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County:

  • Ames City Council candidate forum
    Tuesday, September 30, 6:30-8:00, Library Auditorium
  • Ames Community School Board candidate forum
    Tuesday, October 7, 6:30-8:00, Library Auditorium
  • Mary Greeley Medical Center Board of Trustees candidate forum
    Wednesday, October 15, 6:30-8:00, Library Rotary Room

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