A General Election is the election in which federal and state officers, members of Congress and of the general assembly, county and township officers, and other officers appear on the ballot. General Elections are held the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November of each even-numbered year.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Important Dates and Information
Key dates and deadlines for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Date
Event / Deadline
November 3, 2026
Voted absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m.
November 3, 2026
Election Day: Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voter Registration
The pre-registration deadline for voter registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026.
After the pre-registration deadline, you must prove who you are (ID) and where you live (residence). The best document to bring is your valid Iowa driver's license with your current address. Election Day Registration can be completed at your polling place on Election Day, when voting absentee in person at the courthouse, or when voting absentee in person at a satellite location.
Voters registering after October 19 should expect a longer processing time.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters must vote at their assigned polling location. List of Polling Locations
This webpage was printed on November 15, 2026. For the most current election-related information, visit the Black Hawk County, Iowa, Elections website at https://blackhawkcountyelections.iowa.gov.