Beginning in 2019, School and City Elections will be combined and held in November of odd-numbered years. A City election is used to elect the Mayor and Council Members and any other elected city officials. A School Election is an election to select School Board members for school districts within Cedar County.
Voter Registration
Voter Pre-Registration deadline: Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm
Voters can register after October 20, 2025 by following the election day registration procedures (provide proof of identification (i.e. current and valid photo identification card with an expiration date) AND proof of residency in their voting precinct) when they go to the polls on election day, or when they request an absentee ballot in-person.
Absentee Ballots
By Mail:
Request period for mailed Absentee Ballots: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Monday, October 20, 2025
Absentee Ballot request forms must be recieved by 5:00pm on the deadline (postmarks do not count)
Election Office Mailing Period for Absentee Ballots: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Monday, October 20, 2025
All absentee ballots must be received at the Auditor's Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to be considered on time to be counted.
In-Person:
Any Cedar County registered voters can vote In-Person Absentee during these times:
Regular Voting Hours at the Auditor's Office:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Monday, November 3, 2025
8:00am - 4:00pm
Extended Voting Hours at the Auditor's Office:
Friday, October 31, 2025
8:00am - 5:00pm
NOTE: BALLOTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 15TH, THIS IS THE FIRST DAY MAILING AND ABSENTEE VOTING IS ALLOWED BY STATE LAW. MORE INFORMATION ON WHEN BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE WILL BE POSTED CLOSER TO ELECTION DAY.
Election Day Voting
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
VOTE AT REGULAR POLLING LOCATIONS
POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
After Election
ONLY CEDAR COUNTY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. FOR RACES THAT ARE SHARED WITH OTHER COUNTIES PLEASE REFER TO THE STATEWIDE WEBSITE FOR GRAND TOTALS.
Canvass of Votes: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Recount Request Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
Canvass of Votes (Split county city/school): Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Candidates (For Cities and Schools)
Candidate Filing Period: Monday, August 25, 2025 - Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:00pm
City candidates will file the Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition to their respective City Clerk
School Board candidates will file the Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition to their respective School Board Secretary.
