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Vote Polk 2024

This is a critical election for our state and nation. Make sure you have verified your voter registration and have a plan to vote (early or on election day - November 5th). Below are some links to help ensure you are ready!

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Countdown to Election 2024

General Election – November 5, 2024

August 27 - First day to request an Absentee Ballot

 

September 2 - Polk County offices will be closed for Labor Day

 

September 19 - Satellite voting petitions must be submitted no later than 5 PM

 

October 16 - Early voting at Election Office, Absentee Ballots mailed

 

October 21 - Last day to request an Absentee Ballot. The request must physically be in the Polk County Election Office by 5 PM. Voter Pre-Registration Deadline is also 5 PM. All additional voter registrations after 5 PM will need to use the same day voter registration procedure.

 

November 2 - Polk County Election Office open – hours to be determined

 

November 4 - Last day to vote early in person for general election

 

November 5 - Election Day – Polls open 7 AM – 8 PM. Absentee Ballots must physically be in the Polk County Election Office by 8 PM (postmarks do not count) OR you can surrender it at your polling location.

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Additional Information

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Confirm your polling station here and your NEW precinct number HERE.

 

And check your voter registration status HERE.

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You don’t want any last-second surprises on NOVEMBER 5th!

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Additional Resources:

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Polk County Elections Office:

George Paletta Building

120 2nd Avenue, Suite A

Des Moines, IA 50309

 

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., except holidays

Phone (515) 286-3247

Fax (515) 286-2099

election@polkcountyiowa.gov

polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/election/

 

Polk County Democrats

3839 Merle Hay Rd., Ste 209

Des Moines, IA 50310

Phone: (515) 318-7729

polkdems@gmail.com

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Not in Polk County? Find your County Auditor’s office here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/auditors/auditorslist.html

Still have questions?
Call(515) 286-3247

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