Elections Special Election - Waterloo Ward 2 Council Member Vacancy

Special Election - Waterloo Ward 2 Council Member Vacancy

February 24, 2026

Special Election

Waterloo City Council – Ward 2 Special Election

A special election will be held to fill a vacancy on the Waterloo City Council representing Ward 2.

Election Day: Tuesday, February 24

Two vote center locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voters may vote at either location regardless of their precinct.

Vote Center Location	Vote Center Address
Central Christian Church	3475 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702
Crossroads Community Church	3622 Hammond Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702

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Election Calendar & Deadlines

Date	Event / Deadline
February 4	In-person absentee voting begins at the Auditor’s Office
February 9	Pre-registration deadline for voters (5:00 p.m.)
February 9	Deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot (5:00 p.m.)
February 24	Election Day — Vote centers open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
March 24	Runoff Election (if required)

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Voter Information

Voter Registration: Eligible Ward 2 residents may pre-register through February 9. After this deadline, voters may utilize Election Day Registration on February 24 with acceptable proof of identity and residence, or when voting early in person at the Auditor’s Office.

Learn more about registering to vote

Absentee Voting Options:

• By Mail: Absentee ballot request forms must be received by the Black Hawk County Auditor’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9.
• In Person: Early voting begins February 4 at the Black Hawk County Auditor’s Office during normal business hours.
• Ballot Return Deadline: Absentee ballots must be received by the Black Hawk County Auditor’s Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

More information on absentee voting

Election Day Voting: Two vote center locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voters may vote at either location regardless of their precinct.  All voters must present acceptable identification.  Voter ID Information

Vote Center Location	Vote Center Address
Central Christian Church	3475 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702
Crossroads Community Church	3622 Hammond Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702

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Election Outcome & Term Information

• Majority Vote Required: Because Waterloo is a runoff city, a candidate will be elected on February 24 only if they receive a majority of votes cast.
• Runoff Provision: If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election will be conducted on March 24 between the two candidates with the highest vote totals.
• Length of Term: The candidate elected will serve the remainder of the unexpired term ending in 2027.

Candidate List (PDF)

Sample Ballots (PDF)