Black Hawk County
Elections

Welcome to the Black Hawk County Elections Website

The Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. This site is designed to be a resource for residents looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.

Upcoming & Recent Elections

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News

Voters Encouraged to Update Registration, Respond to Notices

March 31, 2025

Black Hawk County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Karen Showalter, is encouraging voters to update their registration and respond to mail notices as part of ongoing voter list maintenance.

FAQ

Q.

What is Voter ID?

A.

Starting in 2019, voters must provide an ID when going to vote. Voters who do not have ID will be allowed to either cast a provisional ballot or have another registered voter attest to their identification. Learn more about provisional ballots and attesting on our Voter ID page.

There are 6 approved types of identification that may be used:

  • an Iowa Driver’s License or Non-Operator ID
  • a Voter ID issued by the Secretary of State or the Auditor’s Office
  • a current US Passport
  • a US Military ID
  • a US Veteran’s ID
  • a Tribal ID

Black Hawk County Voter Registration

Updated April 2, 2025
Democratic
28,418
No Party
28,122
Republican
23,409
Other
835
Total Registered Voters: 80,784
This webpage was printed on April 3, 2025. For the most current election-related information, visit the Black Hawk County, Iowa, Elections website at https://blackhawkcountyelections.iowa.gov.
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