Black Hawk County
Elections
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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

Feb
24
Special Election - Waterloo Ward 2 Council Member Vacancy Special Election
Election Information Sample Ballot(s) Candidate List
Dec
2
2025 City Runoff (WL Mayor & Ward 1) (CF Ward 3) City Runoff Election
Precinct by Precinct Results · Official Results Election Summary Results · Official Results More Results Sample Ballot(s)
Nov
4
2025 City/School Election City/School Election
Sample Ballot(s)

News

Waterloo City Council Calls Special Election to Fill Ward 2 Vacancy

January 22, 2026

The Waterloo City Council has called a special election to fill a vacancy on the Waterloo City Council representing Ward 2, created when former Councilmember Dave Boesen was elected Mayor in December 2025.
Board of Supervisors to be Elected by District Beginning in 2026
Black Hawk County Post-Election Audit Confirms Accuracy of December Election Results
All News

FAQ

Q.

Can someone else return my absentee ballot for me?

A.

The only people who may return a ballot for a voter are:

  • someone living in the voter’s household
  • an immediate family member
  • a special precinct election official delivering a ballot for health care residents
  • a delivery agent, in the case of a voter unable to return a ballot due to blindness or other disability
All Frequently Asked Questions

Black Hawk County Voter Registration

Updated February 2, 2026
No Party
29,194
Democratic
27,950
Republican
23,181
Other
815
Total Registered Voters: 81,140
Register to Vote
This webpage was printed on February 2, 2026. For the most current election-related information, visit the Black Hawk County, Iowa, Elections website at https://blackhawkcountyelections.iowa.gov.
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