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Johnson County, Iowa

Are you eligible to register and vote in Iowa?

TO REGISTER IN IOWA YOU MUST BE:
  • 17 years of age or older
  • A U.S. citizen
  • A resident in the county where you are registered

More information on how to register.  The deadline for pre-registration is Oct. 19. You may also register at the polls.

TO VOTE IN IOWA YOU MUST BE:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • A U.S. citizen
  • A resident in the county where you are registered

Make your voting plan

  Check your voter registration status.

Check your voter registration status at the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.

Choose how you are going to vote.

Early in person, early by mail, and on Election Day.

Know where you are going to vote.

Check dates, locations, and what you need.

Choose how you want to vote

Click on an option below to learn more.

VOTE EARLY IN PERSON

OCT 14 – NOV 2
How & where to vote early

VOTE ON ELECTION DAY

TUESDAY, NOV 3, 2026
How to vote on election day

VOTE EARLY IN PERSON

OCT 14 – NOV 2

WHERE TO VOTE EARLY

Vote early at the auditor’s office

October 14 — November 2
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Johnson County Administration Building
913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City 52240

319-356-6004

Additional Hours at the Auditor's Office

Oct. 24,  11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oct. 25 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oct. 26 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Oct. 27 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Oct. 28 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Oct. 31 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nov. 1 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Vote early at a satellite location

If you live in Johnson County, you can vote at any early voting location, no matter which precinct you live in. Early voting will be available at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) and the downtown Iowa City Public Library. A full list of locations is below.

Satellite voting locations - by date

Wednesday, October 14

  • Iowa Memorial Union | 9am–3pm | 125 N. Madison St, Iowa City

Thursday, October 15

  • Iowa Memorial Union | 9am–3pm | 125 N. Madison St, Iowa City

Saturday, October 17

  • Iowa City Public Library | 10am–6pm | 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City
  • Dream City | 11am–5pm | 611 Southgate Ave.

Sunday, October 18

  • Iowa City Public Library | 12pm–5pm | 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City

Monday, October 19

  • UIHC – Iowa River Landing Clinic | 9am–3pm | 920 E 2nd Ave, Coralville in Suite 201 A-B

Tuesday, October 20

  • UIHC – Health Care Support Services Building | 9am–3pm | 3281 Ridgeway Dr, Coralville

Wednesday, October 21

  • UIHC – North Liberty Campus | 9am–3pm | 701 W. Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

Friday, October 23

  • Solon High School | 2pm–8pm | 600 W 5th St, Solon

Saturday, October 24

  • Coralville Public Library | 10am–4pm | 1401 5th St, Coralville
  • Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park | 10am–5pm | 1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty

Sunday, October 25

  • Coralville Public Library | 12pm–4pm | 1401 5th St, Coralville
  • Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park | 12pm–5pm | 1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty

Monday, October 26

  • Iowa City Public Library | 10am–6pm | 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City

Tuesday, October 27

  • Iowa City Public Library | 10am–6pm | 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City

Wednesday, October 28

  • Iowa City Public Library | 12pm–8pm | 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City

Thursday, October 29

  • University of Iowa Health Care | 9am–3pm | 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City in the Fountain Lobby

Friday, October 30

  • University of Iowa Health Care | 9am–3pm | 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City in the Fountain Lobby
Satellite voting - by location

Iowa Memorial Union | 125 N. Madison St, Iowa City

  • Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 15 | 9am–3pm

Iowa City Public Library | 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City

  • Saturday, October 17 | 10am–6pm
  • Sunday, October 18 | 12pm–5pm
  • Monday, October 26 – Tuesday, October 27 | 10am–6pm
  • Wednesday, October 28 | 12pm–8pm

Dream City | 611 Southgate Ave.

  • Saturday, October 17 | 11am–5pm

UIHC – Iowa River Landing Clinic | 920 E 2nd Ave, Coralville in Suite 201 A-B

  • Monday, October 19 | 9am–3pm

UIHC – Health Care Support Services Building | 3281 Ridgeway Dr, Coralville

  • Tuesday, October 20 | 9am–3pm

UIHC – North Liberty Campus | 701 W. Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

  • Wednesday, October 21 | 9am–3pm

Solon High School | 600 W 5th St, Solon

  • Friday, October 23 | 2pm–8pm

Coralville Public Library | 1401 5th St, Coralville

  • Saturday, October 24 | 10am–4pm
  • Sunday, October 25 | 12pm–4pm

Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park | 1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty

  • Saturday, October 24 | 10am–5pm
  • Sunday, October 25 | 12pm–5pm

University of Iowa Health Care | 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City in the Fountain Lobby

  • Thursday, October 29 – Friday, October 30 | 9am–3pm

ID TO BRING FOR EARLY VOTING

ID REQUIRED FOR EARLY VOTING

IDSIf you are pre-registered, you can present one of the following forms of ID:

  • Iowa driver’s license
    – not expired more than 90 days
    – temporary paper license or ID accepted
    – a photograph of your ID is not accepted
  • Non-operator ID
    – not expired more than 90 days
    – temporary paper license or ID accepted
  • Iowa Voter Identification Card
    – with 4-digit PIN & must be signed
  • U.S. Military ID
    – not expired
  • Veteran ID
    – not expired

  • U.S. Passport
    – not expired

  • Out of state driver’s license or non-operator ID
    – must be current
  • Tribal ID Card/Document
    – must be signed, with photo, not expired
  • Student IDs
    – can only be used if they have an expiration date.  University of Iowa ID are not accepted because they don’t have an expiration date.
ID REQUIRED TO REGISTER AND VOTE THE SAME DAY

To register and vote on the same day during early voting, bring one of the following forms of ID.

  • Iowa driver’s license
    – not expired
    – temporary paper license or ID accepted
    – a photograph of your ID is not accepted
  • Non-Operator ID
    – not expired
    – temporary paper license or ID accepted
  • U.S. Military ID
    – not expired
  • Veteran ID
    – not expired
  • U.S. Passport
    – not expired
  • Out of state driver’s license or non-operator ID
    – must be current
  • Tribal ID Card/Document
    – not expired
    – must be signed, with photo
  • Student IDs
    – can only be used if they have an expiration date
  • Attestor
    Voters who are unable to show ID (or prove residence if required) may have their identities attested to by another registered voter in the precinct where they live or have the right to cast a provisional ballot. Election Day Registrant attesters must also show current ID.

If you are registering same day and the picture ID being used does not have your current address, then you will need proof of address.

These must include your name and current address, must be current within 45 days, and may be in electronic or paper format. Proof of address shown on your phone is accepted.

Examples:

  • Residential lease, including a student dorm contract
  • Utility bill, including a cell phone bill
  • Bank statement
  • Paycheck
  • Government check or other government document

    VOTE ON ELECTION DAY

    TUESDAY, NOV 3 2026
    POLLS OPEN 7 am – 8 pm

    Where to vote

    • On Election Day, you must vote at your precinct polling place
    • The auditor’s office will be closed for voting on election day.
    • Find your precinct polling place>

    When to vote

    • Polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm.
    • If you are in line by 8 pm, you will be allowed to vote.

    ID is required

    • Learn what ID is accepted.

    • Bring proof of address if you are doing same-day voter registration.

    • See details below.

    ID REQUIRED FOR VOTING ON ELECTION DAY

    If you are pre-registered, you can present one of the following forms of ID:

    • Iowa driver’s license
      – not expired more than 90 days
      – temporary paper license or ID accepted
      – a photograph of your ID is not accepted
    • Non-operator ID
      – not expired more than 90 days
      – temporary paper license or ID accepted
    • Iowa Voter Identification Card
      – with 4-digit PIN & must be signed
    • U.S. Military ID
      – not expired
    • Veteran ID
      – not expired

    • U.S. Passport
      – not expired

    • Out of state driver’s license or non-operator ID
      – must be current
    • Tribal ID Card/Document
      – must be signed, with photo, not expired
    • Student IDs
      – can only be used if they have an expiration date
    ID REQUIRED TO REGISTER AND VOTE THE SAME DAY

    If you want to register to vote on election day, you will need one of the following forms of ID.

    • Iowa driver’s license
      – not expired
      – temporary paper license or ID accepted
      – a photograph of your ID is not accepted
    • Non-Operator ID
      – not expired
      – temporary paper license or ID accepted
    • U.S. Military ID
      – not expired
    • Veteran ID
      – not expired
    • U.S. Passport
      – not expired
    • Out of state driver’s license or non-operator ID
      – must be current
    • Tribal ID Card/Document
      – not expired
      – must be signed, with photo
    • Student IDs
      – can only be used if they have an expiration date
    • Attestor
      Voters who are unable to show ID (or prove residence if required) may have their identities attested to by another registered voter in the precinct or have the right to cast a provisional ballot. Election Day Registrant attesters must also show current ID.

    If you are registering same day and the picture ID being used does not have your current address, then you will need proof of address.

    These must include your name and current address, must be current within 45 days, and may be in electronic or paper format. Proof of address shown on your phone is accepted.

    Examples:

    • Residential lease, including a student dorm contract
    • Utility bill, including a cell phone bill
    • Bank statement
    • Paycheck
    • Government check or other government document