Vote in the November 5th Election
The General Election is on Tuesday, November 5th. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm, remember to bring your ID with you to vote. Not sure where to vote? Find your polling place here.
How To Vote Early
You never know what's going to come up on Tuesday November 5th to distract you from voting or simply make it difficult to make time for it. A great option to make sure that doesn't happen, is to vote early. There are a few options available to do that before November 5th.
Starting October 16th - Monday November 4th, you can go to the Polk County Elections office Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm to cast your ballot. The address is 120 2nd Avenue, Des Moines.
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There will be two opportunities to vote early at satellite locations right here in Ankeny.
1. Friday, October 18th
Hours: 10am - 4pm​
Faith Baptist Bible College
1900 NW 4th St, Ankeny
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2. Thursday October 22nd - Saturday October 26th
Daily Hours: 10am -4pm
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny
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General Voting Information
Absentee Ballots & Early Voting
If you will be out of town on November 5th and unable to vote in-person on election day, you can still cast your ballot for Ryan Weldon via absentee ballot. To request an absentee ballot, use this absentee ballot request form and return it to the Polk County Election Office at 120 2nd Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50309. You can mail your ballot or hand deliver your ballot during business hours, but it must be received by 8PM CT on Election Day.
Additional general absentee voter information can be found at the Iowa Secretary of State website.
Primary Election Dates & Deadlines
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Tues. August 27, 2024 – First Day to File Absentee Ballot Request with County Auditor
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Wed. October 16 – First Day of Absentee Voting
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Mon. October 21 – Pre-registration Deadline; Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot to be Mailed received by County Auditor prior to 5:00 p.m. CT
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Mon. November 4 – Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline
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Tues. November 5 – Absentee Ballots Receipt Deadline; Election Day