Clay County Iowa

10/14/2026

Busy on Election Day? Want to avoid the lines? In-person absentee voting for the November 3, 2026 GENERAL Election is NOW AVAILABLE!

Voting hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM through the day before the election! Full election info can be found on our website here: https://claycounty.iowa.gov/auditor/elections/.

10/14/2026

Watch your mailbox! 📬

If you requested a mailed absentee ballot for the November 3, 2026 GENERAL Election we are mailing them out TODAY! Haven't put in your request yet? You have until 5:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026 to get that request IN OUR HANDS. Absentee Ballot Request Forms can be found here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf.

After Monday's deadline, in-person Absentee voting will continue in the Clay County Auditor's Office until the day before the election during normal business hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

10/12/2026

‼️One week warning‼️

If you'd like to have a ballot mailed to you for the November 3, 2026 GENERAL Election you have ONE WEEK to get that Request Form in our hands! The last day our office can mail you a ballot is Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM, so be sure to get your request to us before then! You can swing by and fill out the request form or print a form out here:https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/absenteeballotapp.pdf

Monday, October 19 is also the pre-registration deadline. Need to check to be sure you are registered to vote? Click here https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx or give us a call at 712-262-1569.

10/09/2026

09/29/2026

We love an educated voter! 🗳 Ballot contents for the November 3, 2026 GENERAL Election are now available! You can visit our website here: https://cap.gmdsolutions.com/lib/pdf.js/web/viewer.html?file=/api/files/51c68d6e-8efb-4c66-8a22-54d87087685b/C798EB52C14748EB851EBAA4D8D6DB7B to find all ballot contents and be prepared to vote.

09/22/2026

Is your voter registration up to date? ✅ Do you need to check? Visit this link: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx or give us a call at 712-262-1569.

You can also watch this short video to learn more about how to register to vote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAZZWx5rhwM&list=PLc13doD3SrsogZWC_JqjKIPtS0KLEBIQJ&index=4.

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