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

What is Voter ID?

Starting in 2019, voters must provide an ID when going to vote. Voters who do not have ID will be allowed to either cast a provisional ballot or have another registered voter attest to their identification. Learn more about provisional ballots and attesting on our Voter ID page.

There are 6 approved types of identification that may be used:

an Iowa Driver’s License or Non-Operator ID
a Voter ID issued by the Secretary of State or the Auditor’s Office
a current US Passport
a US Military ID
a US Veteran’s ID
a Tribal ID

All Frequently Asked Questions

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Pottawattamie County Voter Registration

Updated April 1, 2024

Republican

25,771

No Party

20,877

Democratic

16,866

Libertarian

729

Other Parties

221

Total Registered Voters: 64,464

This webpage was printed on April 26, 2024. For the most current election-related information, visit the Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Elections website at elections.pottcounty-ia.gov.