General
November 3, 2026
General Election
A General Election is the election in which federal and state officers, members of Congress and of the general assembly, county and township officers, and other officers appear on the ballot. General Elections are held the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November of each even-numbered year.
Voter Registration
- Voter Pre-Registration deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Voters can register after October 18, 2026 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 25, 2026 - Monday, October 19, 2026
- Absentee Ballot request forms must be recieved by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline (postmarks do not count)
- Election Office Mailing Period for Absentee Ballots: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Monday, October 19, 2026
- 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. (postmarks do not count)
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 14, 2026 - Monday, November 2, 2026
- 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Extended Voting Hours at the Auditor's Office:
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
NOTE: BALLOTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 14, 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 3, 2026
- 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 10, 2026
- Recount Request Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Candidates
Election Documents:
Polling Locations
Election Results
Results Available on Election Night
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