Dates and deadlines:

  • August 15 - Sept. 1: Candidate filing period for Iowa City and University Heights.
  • August 29 - September 22: Candidate filing period for other cities. All cities: file with city clerk (not at our office).
  • Tuesday, October 11: primary election (Iowa City only; University Heights did not need a primary).
  • Friday, October 28: Voter pre-registration deadline, 5 p.m. 11 days before the election. 
  • Friday, November 4: 5 p.m. deadline to request absentee ballot by mail.
  • Monday, November 7: last day to vote early at auditor's office; postmark deadline for mailed absentee ballots to be counted.
  • Tuesday, November 8: Election Day. Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM (Oxford and Shueyville; noon to 8 PM)
  • Tuesday, November 15: Canvass, 11:30 a.m.

Early Voting Schedule

Burge Hall
University of Iowa
301 N. Clinton St.
Monday, October 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
(Site required by petition)
University of Iowa
309 S. Madison St.
Monday, October 24, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

University of Iowa Main Library
(Site required by petition)
125 W. Washington St., Iowa City
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

Hillcrest Hall
(Site required by petition)
University of Iowa
25 Byington Rd.
Wednesday, October 26, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Old Capitol Town Center
(Site required by petition)
201 S. Clinton St, Iowa City
Thursday, October 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Coralville Public Library
1401 5th St., Coralville
Monday, October 31, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Lobby at Fountain Entrance (old main entrance)
200 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City
Friday, November 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Iowa City Public Library
123 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA
Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, November 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Hy-Vee Food Stores
812 S 1st Ave, Iowa City
1720 Waterfront Dr Iowa City
1201 N Dodge St, Iowa City
Lantern Park Plaza, Coralville
Sunday, November 6, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.