2023 City/School Election
November 7, 2023
Archived Election Details
The Regular City & School Election is held countywide and includes the regular city election, regular school election, and the election of community college directors. All voters reside within a school district and merged area (community college district) and will have those races on their ballot. Those who live within the boundaries of a city will also have the applicable city races on their ballot.
Voters will have the opportunity to vote on the following races (depending on the jurisdiction you reside in):
- City Council Member(s)
- City Mayor
- School Board Member(s)
- Community College Director(s)
Sample ballots are posted below & are available to view in our office.
Polling hours are from 7:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.
Find Your Polling Location: Voting Precincts
Voter Registration
The voter pre-registration deadline is Monday, October 23 at 5p.m.
New registrants after the deadline, including on Election Day, will follow the Election Day Registration procedures. Proof of identity and proof of residence will be required.
For additional information: Register to Vote
Absentee Voting
In-Person: Voting in the Auditor's Office begins Wednesday, October 18 and will be available during regular business hours until 4:30pm, on Monday, November 6.
By Mail: The first day we can begin accepting written applications/requests for absentee ballots is Tuesday, August 29. The first day that ballots will be mailed is Wednesday, October 18. The last day to request a mailed ballot is Monday, October 23, the original request must be received in the Auditor's Office by 5pm that day. On the request form, mark "City/School" under type of election.
For additional information: Absentee Voting
Election Results
Results are unofficial until the Canvass of Votes takes place. Each county canvasses county results for all cities and schools within their county. This canvass is known as the 1st -tier canvass. Non-control county abstracts are then forwarded to the controlling auditor of each jurisdiction to be compiled and canvassed at a second canvass known as the 2nd -tier canvass.
Candidate Filing Information - CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD HAS ENDED
City Candidate Filing Dates
- Monday, August 28 - Thursday, September 21 at 5p.m.
- Paperwork is to be filed with your respective City Clerk
- Candidate Guidebook, Affidavit of Candidacy & Nomination Petition can be found here: Iowa Secretary of State - Candidates - City Elections
School Board Candidate Filing Dates
- Monday, August 28 - Thursday, September 21 at 5p.m.
- Paperwork is to be filed with your respective School Board Secretary
- Candidate Guidebook, Affidavit of Candidacy & Nomination Petition can be found here: Iowa Secretary of State - Candidates - School Elections
