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

August 27 - First day Auditor can accept absentee ballot requests

October 16 - Absentee voting begins

October 21 - Deadline to pre-register to voted

October 21 - Last day to request a mailed absentee ballot.
(Form must be received in the Auditor's Office by 5pm.)

November 4 - Last day to vote with absentee ballot in person

November 5, 2024 - General Election Voting Day
Polls open 7am-8pm. Voters must go to assigned precinct polling site.

Voting Before Election Day

Vote in the Auditor's Office

October 16 - November 4
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Saturday Hours:
October 26, 8am-5pm
November 2, 8am-5pm
 

Satellite Voting

All satellites are open 9am-4pm on the listed dates. Any Story County voter may vote at a satellite voting site.

Saturday, October 19 at Ames Public Library

Thursday, October 24 at Scheman Building, ISU Campus

Friday, October 25 at Scheman Building, ISU Campus

Saturday, October 26 at Ames Public Library

Saturday, November 2 at Ames Public Library

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