Primary Election
June 2, 2026
Primary Election
The Primary Election is an election to determine which candidates will qualify for the General Election for a given party. In Iowa you must be a member of the political party of which you wish to vote for in order to participate. This is known as a "closed primary." The primary election is held on the 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday in June of each even-numbered year.
Voter Registration
- Voter Pre-Registration deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Voters can register after May 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, March 24, 2026 - Monday, May 18, 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, May 13, 2026 - Monday, May 18, 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, May 13, 2026 - Monday, June 1, 2026
- 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Extended Voting Hours at the Auditor's Office:
- Monday, May 18, 2026
- Friday, May 29, 2026
- Saturday, May 30, 2026
NOTE: BALLOTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE AVAILABLE ON MAY 13, 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, JUNE 2, 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, June, 9, 2026
- Recount Request Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Candidates
Election Documents:
Polling Locations
Election Results
Results Available on Election Night
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