Election Results

What's on the Ballot

Dates and deadlines

  • August 14 - 31: Filing period, Iowa City and University Heights. Earlier date due to possibility of a primary; no primary; no primary was needed in 2017
    • Iowa City At Large: 131 signatures (based on 2015 election) from anywhere in the city
    • Iowa City District B: 178 signature (based on 2013 election). Signatures must be from District B
    • University Heights: 10 signatures
  • August 28 - September 21: Filing period, all other cities
    • Coralville, North Liberty: 25 signatures
    • All other cities: 10 signatures
  • October 18: Beginning of early voting; Early Voting Schedule
  • October 27: Voter pre-registration deadline, 5 PM. Voters could still register after this date using the election day registration procedure which requires ID and proof of address
  • November 3: Last day to request mailed ballot, 5 PM. (Note: Earlier deadline under new law not in effect until January 1, 2018).
  • November 6: Last day for in person early voting at auditor's office, 7:45 to 5:30
  • November 7: Election Day. Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM. Vote at regular polling places
    • Polling place finder