General Election - November 3, 2026 - Voter Information

The general election is held in even-numbered years to elect federal, state, county and township officers. Constitutional amendments and public measures for cities and counties may also be on the ballot.

Key Dates:

• First day to vote early at the election office: October 14
  • The office will be open during our regular office hours.
  • The office will also be open on Saturday, October 24 (8:00am - 4:00pm) and October 31 (8:00am - 5:00pm)
• Last day to submit Absentee Ballot Requests: October 19
  
  • You can no longer request a ballot to be mailed to you.
• Pre-Registration Deadline: October 19
  • Any voter registration forms submitted after this date will not take effect until after Election Day.
  • Voters can still register to vote or make changes when they vote early in-person.
  • Voters can register to vote or make changes on Election Day.
• Election Day: November 3
  • Polls will be open from 7:00am - 8:00pm
• Absentee ballots must be received by November 3 @ 8:00pm.

Public notices will be posted here as they are published.

All satellites will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Each satellite will be provided ballot styles for the area. Ballot-marking devices will be available for voters requiring assistance and for voters that reside anywhere in Polk County.

* - Only available time and space at this location.

A satellite petition was rejected for DMACC Ankeny Campus.

A printable version of this information is available here.

The Polk County Election Office is also open for early voting from October 14 - November 2. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The office will also be open Saturday, October 24 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday October 31 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

To find your precinct, use this tool on the Secretary of State's website.

If you cannot find your address, or you have any questions, contact us.

Precinct Changes Since Last General

The following polling locations are new; they have changed since the last general election:

• Des Moines 11 - Westover Community Church
  • New Address - 2330 62nd St
• Des Moines 33 - Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
  • New Address - 3424 Forest Ave
• Des Moines 35 - Mount Olive Lutheran Church
  • New Address - 5625 Franklin Ave
• Des Moines 36 - Des Moines Community Playhouse
  • New Address - 831 42nd St
• Des Moines 44 - Saint Anthony's Parish Hall (NW Entrance)
  • New Address - 15 Indianola Rd
• Des Moines 58 - Lincoln High School (Commons Area)
  • New Address - 2600 SW 9th St
• Des Moines 65 - South Union Elementary School
  • New Address - 4201 South Union St
• Clive 4 - Clive Creekside Pavillion
  • New Address - 1801 NW 114th St
• Saylor 2 - Saylor Township Fire Station
  • New Address - 211 NW 56th Ave
• West Des Moines 314 - Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
  • New Address - 2500 Grand Ave

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