Polling Locations
The polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
Voter Registration
Pre-Registration deadline for voter registration closes at 5:00pm Monday, October 21. Persons wishing to participate in this election who register to vote after October 21 will be required to provide proof of identification (i.e. current and valid photo identification card with an expiration date), AND proof of residency in their voting precinct, when they go to the polls on election day, or when they request an absentee ballot in-person. Other provisions may also apply. Persons not registered to vote by October 21, should expect a longer processing time at the polls on election day. More Information on Registering to Vote
Absentee Ballots
Absentee Ballots will be available beginning Wednesday, October 16, for mail and in-person voting. Download the absentee ballot request form here.
Black Hawk County Elections
316 E. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
More information on Absentee Voting
Extended Hours
Extended hours are available for voter registration and absentee voting in the Black Hawk County Election Office. In addition to regular hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, extended office hours will be as follows:
Election Day
Tuesday, November 5 - Election Day; Polls are open from 7am to 8 pm. The Election Office will be open for voter inquiries, however on election day voters can no longer vote at the Election Office; they must vote at their designated polling place.
Voter ID Requirements
Click Here for examples of acceptable voter identification requirements.
