Iowa Voter Help 2026 — Polling Place & Official Sample Ballots

Official election tools

Iowa Voter Help

Use official Iowa government tools to find where you vote and, as precinct ballots are published, see the official sample ballot that most closely matches what you will receive.

Official government sources

Polling place by address

Find exactly where you vote

The Iowa Secretary of State's official lookup asks for your ZIP code and street address, then returns the polling location supplied by your county auditor.

Open official poll finder

Privacy: your address is entered on the Secretary of State website—not on IA Fact Check.

For regularly scheduled elections, Iowa says polls are open 7:00 AM–8:00 PM. Special-election locations can differ, so confirm those with your county auditor.

Official sample ballot

See what your ballot will look like

Iowa does not use one statewide sample ballot. Your county auditor develops the ballot for each precinct, including local races and public measures, and publishes official samples marked “Sample Ballot.”

Official sample-ballot guide Find my county auditor

2026 General Election ballot watchPrecinct samples are published county-by-county closer to Election Day. IA Fact Check will add direct official sample-ballot links here as they become available.

Why the county mattersYour congressional/state legislative districts, county offices, township offices, judges and local public measures can change what appears on your ballot.

How close is a sample?An official precinct sample ballot is the best public preview of the ballot style you should see, but always follow the instructions on the actual ballot issued to you.

Need confirmation?The county auditor is the official local election administrator. Use the state directory above for contact information and election-specific notices.

Sources: Iowa Secretary of State Polling Place Search · Iowa.gov Sample Ballot Guidance · Iowa County Auditor Directory