Vote Polk 2021

City Primary Election is Tuesday, October 5, 2021 (if a primary is needed)

Important dates to mark on your calendar:

July 27, 2021 - 70 days before the election. This is the first day a voter can request a ballot to be mailed to them for the upcoming PRIMARY election.
September 15, 2021 - The first day requested ballots can be mailed to you, as well as the first day for in-person voting at your local elections office.
September 20, 2021 - Pre-registration and the final day that ballots can be mailed to voters for the PRIMARY election only.
October 5, 2021 - Vote in-person at your polling place (see button above to find your location).

NOTE: If you are a candidate, the filing period is between August 9 - 26, 2021.

City/School General Election is Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Important dates to mark on your calendar:

August 24, 2021 - 70 days before the election. This is the first day a voter can request a ballot to be mailed to them for the upcoming GENERAL election.
October 13, 2021 - The first day requested ballots can be mailed to you, as well as the first day for in-person voting at your local elections office.
October 18, 2021 - Pre-registration and the final day that ballots can be mailed to voters for the GENERAL election only.
November 2, 2021 - Vote in-person at your polling place (see button above to find your location).

NOTE: If you are a candidate, the filing period is between August 23 - September 16, 2021.

To request an absentee ballot, please click this link:

On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Confirm your polling station here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

You don’t want any last-second surprises on November 2nd!

Additional Resources:

Polk County Elections Office:

George Paletta Building

120 2nd Avenue, Suite A

Des Moines, IA 50309

Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays

Phone (515) 286-3247

Fax (515) 286-2099