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Vote Before Election Day
You can vote an absentee ballot either in-person or through the mail. Voters away at college, in a health care facility or hospital, in the military or living overseas can use the links below for special instructions about voting from their location.
- How to Request an Absentee Ballot by Mail?
- Track Your Absentee Ballot
- Early & Satellite Voting
- Absentee Voting at Health Care Facilities
- Information for Military and Overseas Civilian Voters
- Safe at Home Information
Voting early in our office or at a satellite location is the same as absentee voting in the State of Iowa. When voting early, the voted ballot is not immediately tabulated. Instead, the ballot is locked in the ballot room until election day.
Absentee Ballot Deadline
Voted absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to count in the election.
How Absentee Ballots Are Counted?
Absentee ballots are counted on Election Day and absentee results are typically the first to be released.
Precinct Election Officials will be assigned to the absentee and special voters precinct for the duty of counting absentee ballots.
Observers representing political parties, non-political party organizations, and representatives for or against a public measure may be present. Email Election Services by calling 319-892-5300, ext. 1 if you wish to be an observer.
Absentee Ballot Issues
- My absentee ballot got lost in the mail or I misplaced it.
- I have not received my ballot yet.
- I spoiled or made a mistake on my ballot.
- Requested an absentee ballot but I moved. Will the ballot still get to my new address?
- I am a snowbird who travels for the winter. Will my ballot be forwarded to me?
- I am a college student who lives away from home. Will my ballot be forwarded to me?
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Election Services
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Election Services
Physical Address
935 Second Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-892-5300
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services also available by phone, email, mail, and drop box
Except Holidays