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2026 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 LIST REQUEST FORMS
Voter Registration
- Voter Pre-Registration deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Voters can register after October 19, 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
- 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- Regular Voting Hours at the Auditor's Office:
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Satellite Voting Location for voters who reside in the West Branch precinct, Gower Township, or Springdale Township:
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Bethany Lutheran Church, 235 S. 2nd St., West Branch, IA
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Monday, October 26, 2026
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9:00am - 3:00pm
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Public Testing of Election Equipment
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Public testing of election equipment will be held at the Cedar County Courthouse, 400 Cedar St., Tipton, IA 52772 on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
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During the public test, election staff will test the voting equipment that will be used for the election to verify that it is accurately reading and tabulating ballots.
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Testing is open to the public to observe the testing process.
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.
- Post Election Audit: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
- Canvass of Votes: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Recount Request Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Candidates
- Candidate Filing Period: Monday, March 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Ag Extension, Soil and Water filing deadline Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.)
- All Township Clerks
- Township trustee (1 for each township, 2 for Center, Rochester and Sprinfield)
- Ag Extension
- Soil and Water
- Candidate Guide
- Affidavit of Candidacy
- Nomination Petition
Election Documents:
Candidate List and Public Measures (as of 9/4/26)
Election Results
Results Available on Election Night
0/12 Precincts Counted
Sample Ballots (PDF)
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