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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked elections questions.
- How do I register to vote?
- Update Your Voter Registration or Register Online Must have an Iowa Driver's License or Non-operator ID
- What is on the ballot? Enter your address to view a sample ballot.
- How do I request an absentee ballot?
- Track your absentee ballot.
- Where do I vote? Enter your address to find your polling location.
- Who are my elected officials?
- What date does redistricting take effect?
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New precincts and districts, excluding county supervisor districts, in go into place on January 15, 2022 which is written into the Iowa Constitution.
County Supervisor Districts will be drawn by Legislative Services Agency in late January.
- Why does redistricting happen?
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After each decennial census, districts must be reapportioned for fair and balanced representation.
Federal House Districts, State Senate and House Districts are drawn by Legislative Services Agency and approved by the state congressional body.
Precinct boundaries can have no more than 3,500 people when precincts are created.
- What still needs to be completed?
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Linn County submitted the county precinct plan on Monday, January 12.
The following cities have submitted precinct plans:
- Cedar Rapids
- Marion
- Hiawatha
- Mount Vernon
Precinct plans will be reviewed and approved by the Secretary of State’s Office.
The following precinct plans have been approved:
- Hiawatha - 01/05/2022
- Cedar Rapids - 01/07/2022
- Mount Vernon - 01/12/2022
Precinct and city district/ward plans must be submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office by or on January 15, 2022.
- Can I look up the new districts and precincts?
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New districts and precincts can be viewed online at https://gis.linncountyiowa.gov/portal/apps/View/index.html?appid=61b044d1fd8c47ff85f134ee079a90dd.
County Supervisor Districts will be drawn by Legislative Services Agency in late January.
- When will House District, Senate District, County Supervisor Districts, College Community Director Districts and School Director Districts be available?
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House and senate districts can be viewed at https://gis.linncountyiowa.gov/portal/apps/View/index.html?appid=61b044d1fd8c47ff85f134ee079a90dd.
County Supervisor Districts will be drawn by Legislative Services Agency in late January.
Adoption of School Director Districts Plans by May 15, 2023.
Community College Director District Boundaries must be completed by June 1, 2023.