Crawford County, Iowa Elections

10/21/2026

🚨 VOTER ALERT: BEWARE OF PHONE SCAMS! 🚨

Iowa voters are being warned about suspicious phone calls and text messages from scammers claiming there is a problem with their absentee ballot or requesting personal information.

⚠️ PLEASE BE AWARE:

Here's what you need to know:

✅ DON'T SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION. Never provide sensitive personal or financial information to an unsolicited caller.

✅ HANG UP AND VERIFY. If someone claims there's a problem with your absentee ballot, hang up and contact us directly at 712-263-6002.

✅ DON'T CLICK SUSPICIOUS LINKS. Be cautious of unexpected text messages asking you to verify your voter information.

✅ REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. Contact the Iowa Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at 888-777-4590.

🗳️ Crawford County voters: If you have questions or concerns about your absentee ballot, please call our office directly at 712-263-6002.

You can track your ballot at: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/absenteeballotstatus/absentee/search

Remember: When in doubt, call us! We're here to help ensure your vote is safe and secure.

Please share this message to help protect other voters! 🇺🇸

10/21/2026

⚖️ WHO ARE THE JUDGES ON YOUR BALLOT?

When you vote in the November 3, 2026 General Election, you'll see several judges listed for retention. But how do you know anything about them?

There's a resource to help you make an informed decision!

Since Iowa adopted its merit-based judicial selection system in 1962, the Iowa State Bar Association has conducted a Judicial Performance Review every two years to provide voters with information about judges up for retention.

The review includes:
✅ A short biography and professional background of each judge
✅ Performance evaluations based on anonymous surveys of Iowa attorneys
✅ Results covering areas such as legal knowledge, fairness, impartiality, and professionalism

📍 Crawford County is located in Judicial District 3B.

To learn more about the judges appearing on your ballot:

🔗 Visit www.iowabar.org
➡️ Click on Publications
➡️ Select Judicial Evaluations
➡️ View the 2026 Judicial Performance Review and find District 3B, along with the statewide Court of Appeals judges.

Remember: Judicial retention elections are not races between candidates. You're simply voting YES or NO on whether each judge should remain in office.

The Crawford County Auditor's Office encourages voters to review the available information before heading to the polls. An informed voter is a prepared voter! 🇺🇸

This information is provided for voter education only and is not an endorsement of any judge.

10/20/2026

🚨 ELECTION WORKER NEEDED IN SCHLESWIG! 🇺🇸

The Crawford County Auditor’s Office is looking for election workers to help at the Schleswig polling location for the upcoming General Election!

🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

📚 Training: Will be held later this week.

💵 Paid Position: $11.00 per hour

Election workers play an important role in making sure Election Day runs smoothly, and we would love to have you join our team!

📞 Interested in helping? Please contact the Crawford County Auditor’s Office at 712-263-6002 as soon as possible so we can get you signed up for training!

🇺🇸 Please share! Help us spread the word and find some great people to serve our Schleswig,
Ricketts and Kiron voters!

10/19/2026

📬 Last Day to Request a Mailed Ballot!

Today, October 19, is the deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you for the November 3 General Election.

Missed the deadline? You can still vote early! 🗳️

In-person early voting is available in the Crawford County Auditor’s Office through Monday, November 2.

Make your plan to vote! 🇺🇸

10/15/2026

💜 Wearing Purple for a Purpose! 💜

Today, the Crawford County Auditor’s Office is wearing purple in recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to show our support for Iowa’s Safe at Home program.

Safe at Home provides a confidential address for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other qualifying crimes, helping protect their privacy and safety while allowing them to stay connected to important services, including voting.

💜 Everyone deserves to feel safe. Today, we wear purple to show our support for survivors and remind them they are not alone.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

🗳️ ELECTION FACT CHECK: Let's Clear Up Some Confusion!

You may have seen claims that if a poll worker writes anything on your ballot, your vote won't count. This is misleading!

✅ Here's the FACT: Under Iowa Code §49.82, election officials are actually required by law to initial your ballot before handing it to you. These initials do NOT invalidate your ballot!

✅ Notice an unusual mark? Ask an election official for clarification before casting your ballot.

✅ Make a mistake while voting? No worries! You can return your spoiled ballot and receive a replacement.

📞 Questions? We're happy to help! Contact the Crawford County Auditor's Office at 712-263-6002.

🇺🇸 An informed voter is a POWERFUL voter!

10/14/2026

📢 Reminder to All Candidates & Campaign Volunteers 📢

Absentee voting officially begins today in the Crawford County Auditor's Office, which means the Courthouse is now considered an active polling location.

As a reminder, Iowa electioneering laws are now in effect at the Courthouse and will remain in effect through Election Day. This includes:

🗳️ No campaign signs within 300 feet of Courthouse entrances
🚗 No campaign magnets/signage on vehicles parked within the restricted area
📣 No campaigning or electioneering inside the courthouse

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping maintain a fair and lawful voting environment for all voters. If you have questions regarding electioneering rules, please contact the Auditor’s Office.

10/14/2026

🗳️ Absentee Voting Begins Today!

Beginning October 14, absentee voting is officially underway for the November 3, 2026 General Election!

👉 If you requested an absentee ballot by mail, ballots are being mailed out today, so keep an eye on your mailbox.

📬 Still need to request a ballot by mail? The deadline to submit your absentee ballot request is Monday, October 19.

Prefer to vote early in person? You can also vote absentee at the Crawford County Auditor’s Office beginning today.

Questions? Give us a call at 712-263-6002 — we’re happy to help!

10/13/2026

🗳️ Absentee Voting Begins Tomorrow, October 14th!

Wondering who's on the ballot for the November 3rd General Election? We've got you covered!

Before you cast your vote, take a few minutes to see which candidates and races will appear on your ballot.

👉 Click the link below to view Crawford County's sample ballots and see your choices!

https://www.crawfordcounty.iowa.gov/elections/info/2026_general_election_2026_11_03/

🇺🇸 Be informed. Be prepared. Make your vote count!