Important Election Information
Johnson County, Iowa — 2026 General Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls are open 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Important dates
- Now thru October 19, 5 p.m. — Request a mailed absentee ballot FORM HERE
- September 19 — Military and overseas ballots must be ready
.October 14 — Early voting begins, both in person and by mailed ballot.
Schedule & Locations at Johnson County Auditor website.
- October 19 by 5:00 p.m. — Deadline to:
- Pre-register to vote
- Submit a request for a mailed absentee ballot
Election Day registration is still available after this deadline with appropriate ID and proof of residence.
- November 2 — Last day for in-person early voting.
- November 3 — Election Day, polls open 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Useful election links/forms
- "Am I Registered to Vote?
Registration Lookup Form - Register to Vote / Update Registration — Iowa's official voter registration information:
Iowa Voter Registration - Johnson County Elections Information — voter registration, absentee voting, polling places, election information and more:
Johnson County Elections - Polling Place Lookup — enter your address to find your Election Day polling place for November 3, 2026.
Johnson County GIS - Absentee Ballot Request Form & Instructions — the form must be printed and returned to the Johnson County Auditor; it cannot be submitted online.
Johnson County Absentee Ballot Instructions/Form - Iowa Absentee Ballot Request Form (PDF) — official state form:
Iowa Absentee Ballot Request Form - Iowa Elections & Voting — statewide information from the Secretary of State:
Iowa Elections & Voting
Voting Absentee
For a domestic civilian voter:
- A separate absentee request form is required for each election; Iowa does not have permanent absentee status.
- The form to request your absentee ballot for the November 3 election must reach the Johnson County Auditor by 5:00 p.m. October 19.
- Mail or deliver the completed request to:
Johnson County Auditor
913 S. Dubuque St., Suite 101
Iowa City, IA 52240 - The voted ballot must be received by the Auditor by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Early Voting Locations (In Person)
Johnson County has several early-voting opportunities in addition to the Auditor's Office, including locations in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Solon and at University of Iowa facilities. The county has published a detailed schedule for October 14–November 2.
The main early-voting location is:
Johnson County Administration Building
913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
There is also drive-through voting at the Health & Human Services parking ramp, 855 S. Dubuque St.
For More Information & Updates:
Johnson County Elections Office
in the Johnson County Auditors Office
Address: 913 S. Dubuque St., Suite 101, Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6004
New! Supervisor Districts
To help distribute representation throughout Johnson County, there are now 5 districts. Each district has 2 candidates running for the Supervisor position. Click the button below for more information.
Find Your Supervisor District
You can find your supervisor district in Johnson County by viewing the Johnson County Interactive GIS Map.
How to Find Your District
- Interactive Map: The link above should take you to the polling place layer of the interactive map.
- Once you enter your address, you should see detailed information such as your precinct location, what district you are in, and a link to a Sample Ballot that is specific to your location.
- Official Information: Review district boundaries and details directly on the Johnson County Supervisor Districts Page.
Overview of Districts
- District 1: Includes North Liberty, Shueyville, Swisher, Oxford, and the northwest region of the county.
- District 2: Includes Solon, Hills, Lone Tree, West Branch, and parts of eastern Iowa City.
- District 3: Includes Coralville, Tiffin, and parts of central and southwestern unincorporated Johnson County.
- District 4: Covers primarily the north side of Iowa City.
- District 5: Includes University Heights and parts of western and southern Iowa City.