Countdown to Primary Day '26
Primary Election – June 2, 2026
March 24, 2026 – First day to requested an absentee ballot.
May 13, 2026 – First day of early voting at the Polk County Election Office (2309 Euclid Ave., Des Moines). Hours will be Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Absentee ballots will be mailed.
May 18, 2026 – Last day to request an absentee ballot; all requests MUST be at the Election Office by 5 p.m.
June 2, 2026 - Election Day! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. All absentee ballots must be returned to the Election Office by 8 p.m. You can surrender your ballot at your polling location.
SEE OUR CANDIDATES running in the June 2026 primary.
Additional Information
Confirm your polling station here and your NEW precinct number HERE.
And check your voter registration status HERE.
You don’t want any last-second surprises on June 2nd!
Additional Resources:
Polk County Elections Office:
2309 Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50310
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., except holidays
Phone (515) 286-3247
Fax (515) 286-2099
polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/election/
Polk County Democrats
3839 Merle Hay Rd., Ste 209
Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: (515) 318-7729
