Welcome to the Pottawattamie County Elections Website.

The Election Department in the Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. This site is designed to be a resource for residents looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.

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Where Do I Vote?

Am I Registered?

How Do I Vote?

Military/Overseas Voting

Elected Officials

Upcoming & Recent Elections

Jun

2024 Primary Election Primary Election

Election Information Sample Ballot(s)

Jan

1/30/2024 - City of Macedonia Special Election Special Election

Results Sample Ballot(s)

Dec

12/05/2023 - City of Avoca Runoff City/School Election

Results

News

Iowa Secretary of State Releases How-To Videos For Voting

March 12, 2024

Layers of Election Security

All News

FAQ

Can an independent vote in a primary election?

Yes and No. In Iowa, you must be a member of a political party (currently: Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian) to vote in a primary election. However, anyone* can change parties on Election Day and vote. For independents to vote they must declare a political party.

*Precinct election officials may not change political parties within 30 days of an election.

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Pottawattamie County Voter Registration

Updated May 1, 2024

Republican

25,800

No Party

20,939

Democratic

16,869

Libertarian

742

Other Parties

222

Total Registered Voters: 64,572

This webpage was printed on May 3, 2024. For the most current election-related information, visit the Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Elections website at elections.pottcounty-ia.gov.