The 2024 general election will take place on Nov. 5. In order to vote in Johnson County in this election, a voter must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and an Iowa resident. Election day polls will be open in Iowa from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 pm.
Voter Registration
The deadline for online voter registration has passed, however, you can register to vote at the polls or the auditor’s office if voting early in person. As long as you are a resident of Iowa, you may register to vote at the polls on election day before receiving your ballot. You must bring proof of identity and residency such as a driver’s license or other official photo ID.
Certain college students may be able to register by showing a current student identification card for an Iowa college or university and a copy of their residential agreement. Once the in-person same-day registration form is complete and has been checked for completion by an elections clerk, the voter will be issued an in-person ballot.
College students may choose to register to vote at their home or their school address. If attending college in Johnson County, such as the University of Iowa, you may register with your Johnson County address. If your address is a dorm, include the dorm number and room number, but the street address of the dorm is not needed. In the “Where You Receive Mail” portion of the form, do not include your home address if you’re planning on voting in Johnson County with your school address.
If you’re a student who wishes to vote from their permanent/home address, you either need to travel to vote in that county, or you will need to vote by absentee ballot.
How to return your absentee ballot
If you have not requested your absentee ballot in Iowa already, the deadline has passed and you will have to vote early in-person or at your polling precinct on election day. However, if you have already requested your absentee ballot, once it arrives follow the instructions that arrived with your ballot to complete it and send it to your auditor’s office.
However, to ensure your absentee ballot is counted it must be received by your county’s auditor on election day by 8 p.m. You can return your ballot via mail to the auditor’s office in the envelope provided to you with your ballot.
If you are worried it may not make it by election day you can return your ballot in person to the auditor’s office by 8 p.m. on election day, surrender your absentee ballot at your polling precinct on election day, or vote a provisional ballot at your polling precinct if your ballot cannot be surrendered. You cannot return your ballot to your polling precinct.
You can also track your absentee ballot request on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.
In-Person Voting
Early voting will begin 20 days before the Nov. 5 election or Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Johnson County
Johnson County Auditor’s Office
913 S. Dubuque St.
There will also be a drive-thru voting option at the Health and Human Services Building parking ramp, 855 S. Dubuque St.
Hours are:
• Weekdays from Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Monday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Evening hours from Monday, Oct. 28, through Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 27, from noon to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 5 p.m.
Find more information on the Johnson County Auditor’s website or call 319-356-6004.
Linn County
Linn County Public Service Center
935 Second St. SW, Cedar Rapids.
Hours are:
• Weekdays from Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Monday, Nov. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Find more information on the Linn County Auditor’s website or call 319-892-5300.
Jones County
Jones County Auditor’s Office
500 W. Main Street, Anamosa.
Hours are:
• Weekdays from Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Monday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Extended hours: Monday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find more information on the Jones County Auditor’s website or call 319-462-2282.
Cedar County
Cedar County Auditor’s Office
400 Cedar Street, Tipton.
Hours are:
• Weekdays from Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Monday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Extended hours: Monday, Oct. 21, Friday, Oct. 25, and Friday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find more information on the Cedar County Auditor’s website or call 319-886-3168.
On election day, there is no in-person absentee voting. Voters will have to vote at their polling place.
Polling places are determined by address, and Johnson County residents may go to the Johnson County Auditor’s office website to find their November 5th polling location, by typing their residential address into the search bar. Voters will need to provide identification at the polls.
To vote in person you must provide one of the following forms of ID at the polling place on election day:
- Iowa Driver’s License (not expired more than 90 days)
- Iowa Non-Operator ID (not expired more than 90 days)
- U.S. Passport (not expired)
- U.S. Military ID or Veteran ID (not expired)
- Iowa Voter Identification Card (must be signed)
- Tribal ID Card/Document (must be signed, with photo, not expired)