Election Information

The public health of our community is of the utmost importance. Currently, the Elections Office is closed to the public.

However, it is important that we maintain a high level of service while keeping staff and customers safe. As always, you may contact our office at 319-892-5300 Monday – Friday. Phones will be answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the building closure.

We appreciate your patience during this unprecedented time and we thank all of Linn County for your continued support.

Voters may continue to register to vote or update their registrations online or by printing, filling out, and mailing in a voter registration form (PDF). Those without internet access may call Election staff at 319-892-5300, option 1 to request a paper form.

Vote from Home

Voters are encouraged to request vote-by-mail absentee ballots for the Primary Election. Election Services will soon be mailing request forms to each active voter household in the county. Absentee ballot request forms are also available online.

In-person Absentee Voting

In-person absentee “early” voting will be available at a drive through location at 823 3^rd St SW, near the Linn County Public Service Center, starting May 4 and continuing through June 1. Hours will be 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday, plus Saturday May 30. All voters must enter from 3^rd street. Watch for directional signs. Staff will be wearing masks and face shields and using hand sanitizer. Voters will remain in their vehicles and be offered alcohol wipes.

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2020 Elections

For the June 2, 2020 primary, please note the following:

We actively encourage you to vote by mail. Our mailer has been already sent and the first 12,000 ballots have been mailed out.
We will be combining voting locations for the June 2 primary. We are doing this for two reasons. First, many of our election workers are older individuals. We wish to limit any health risks they may be exposed to during the voting process. Second, we are making an effort to limit voting locations in schools, daycares, and churches. We hope this limited exposure reduces the transfer of COVID-19. Voting locations will be primarily in government buildings. Notices of changed voting locations will be sent to voters in mid-May. A listing will also be made available online in the ensuing weeks.

We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.

June 2, 2020: Primary Elections
- Pre-registration ends Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5 p.m. (PDF)
- Absentee ballot request forms (PDF) for a ballot to be sent by mail must be received in the office by Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5 p.m.
- Combined Poll Locations to be used on Election Day
- In-person absentee “early” voting will be available at a drive through location at 823 3^rd St SW, near the Linn County Public Service Center, starting May 4 and continuing through June 1. Hours will be 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday, plus Saturday May 30. All voters must enter from 3^rd street. Watch for directional signs. Staff will be wearing masks and face shields and using hand sanitizer. Voters will remain in their vehicles and be offered alcohol wipes.
- On election day, voters will need to vote at their general election poll location. Find your polling location at www.linncountyelections.org/lookup.
- Absentee Reports
- Candidate List
November 3, 2020: Presidential General Election
- Pre-registration ends Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 5 p.m. (PDF)
- July 6, 2020 is the first day our office can accept an Absentee ballot request form (PDF)
- Absentee ballot request forms (PDF) for a ballot to be sent by mail must be received in the office by Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 5 p.m.
- In-person absentee voting will begin on Monday, October 5 and continue through Monday, November 2 until 5 p.m.
- On election day, voters will need to vote at their general election poll location. Find your polling location at www.linncountyelections.org/lookup.
- Sample ballots will be available the first part of October 2020.
- Candidate List

Election Tools

Election Lookup: Find your polling location, sample ballot, election districts and elected officials.
Am I registered to vote?: Check the status of your Iowa voter registration.
Track your absentee ballot: Check the status of your absentee ballot.

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