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Voter Registrar & Election Commissioner

The County Auditor serves as Voter Registrar and Commissioner of Elections. The Auditor conducts all federal, state, and local elections, including city, school elections, as well as special elections.

Conducting elections includes:

  • Maintaining and updating the voter registration database for all registered voters
  • Ordering election supplies
  • Preparing ballots and/or programming of voting equipment
  • Recruiting and training precinct election officials

After an election, the Auditor certifies the results to the state or to the political subdivision involved, and issues certificates of election to the winner(s).

Register to Vote

To vote in Iowa, you must be registered to vote. If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, call the Auditor's Office at 641-939-8108 or visit Am I Registered to Vote in Iowa?.

Voter Registration Form

You can download a voter registration form and get additional information about the process by visiting the Secretary of State's Voter Registration page.

Iowa's New ID Requirements

When do voters start showing ID at the polls?

During 2018, registered voters will be asked to show their ID before voting at the polls. Anyone who does not have their ID will be asked to sign an oath verifying their identity and will be allowed to cast a regular ballot.

Beginning January 1, 2019, Iowa voters will be required to show a driver's license, non-operator's ID, passport, military ID, veterans ID, or voter ID card at the polls before they vote. Voters without an ID may cast a provisional ballot or have another registered voter attest to their identification.

An ID is required for absentee ballots.

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FAQs

How do I check to see if I am registered to vote?

To find out if you are registered to vote, please call the Hardin County Auditor’s Office at 641-939-8109, or you may visit the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.

When do voters start showing ID at the polls?

During 2018 , registered voters will be asked to show their ID before voting at the polls. Anyone who does not have their ID will be asked to sign an oath verifying their identity and will be allowed to cast a regular ballot.

Beginning January 1, 2019, Iowa voters will be required to show a driver's license, non-operator's ID, passport, military ID, veterans ID, or voter ID card at the polls before they vote. Voters without an ID may cast a provisional ballot or have another registered voter attest to their identification.

What do voters do if they don't have an ID?

Registered voters who do not have an Iowa driver's license or a non-operator's ID will be issued a voter ID card for free, automatically. Voter ID cards must be signed before going to the polls. Voter ID cards will start being mailed in December 2017.

How do I obtain an absentee ballot for an upcoming election?

The process for obtaining an absentee ballot is outlined in our helpful Absentee Ballot Resource Guide..

Contact Us

Auditor Office

Physical Address

1215 Edgington Avenue Suite 1
Eldora, IA 50627

Directions

Phone: 641-939-8108

Fax: 641-939-8223

Hours

Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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