What types of elections are held in Linn County?

The county has a variety of elections in a four-year cycle. Those elections are: Primary Elections: These elections take place on even number years and the election is countywide. In the state of Iowa, the Primary Elections are “closed primaries” which means a voter wishing to participate will need to declare a party to vote the party’s primary ballot. Typically, there is only the Democratic and Republican Party ballots for the Primary Elections. There have been Primary Elections where additional parties have been added. General Elections: General Elections are held on even number years and the election is countywide. There are two types of General Elections, Presidential General Elections and Gubernatorial Elections. Presidential General Elections are held to elect the President of the United States on the first Tuesday followed by the first Monday in November every four years (2004, 2008 for example). Gubernatorial Elections are held to elect the Governor of Iowa in on the first Tuesday followed by the first Monday in November every four years (2006, 2010 for example). It is common for other Federal, State and County Offices, Township positions, a Judicial Ballot and public measures to be on the General Election ballot. City/School Elections: City/School elections are held in November during odd number years. Depending on the city and the form city government, positions on the city election ballot will vary. Registered voters who reside in the city are allowed to participate in this election. Registered voters who reside in the school district are allowed to participate in this election. Special Elections: Special Elections can be held on specific dates set by the Iowa Secretary of State during a calendar year. Special elections can be used to fill vacancies and to vote on public measures on a State, County, City or School District level. Common special elections in Linn County are Local Option Sales and Services Tax, School Bond and Revenue Purpose Statements and to fill vacancies.

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1. How do I find a sample ballot for the current election?
2. How do I find my polling place?
3. Who are my government representatives?
4. Does your office have precinct maps?
5. Do I have to vote according to the party affiliation on my voter registration?
6. If I miss the Pre-registration Deadline, can I still vote?
7. Can I use the Election Day Registration process at your office and then go to the polls on Election Day?
8. What types of elections are held in Linn County?
9. Can I use the Election Day Registration process and vote at your office?
10. Is the Linn County Elections Office responsible for the caucus?
11. Why can’t I vote in a Primary Election if I am an Independent or No Party?
12. Does Linn County have instant runoff elections?
13. Does Linn County have recall elections?
14. How can the form of city government be changed?
15. How can the form of county government be changed?