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Welcome to the Pottawattamie County Elections Website.

The Election Department in the Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. This site is designed to be a resource for residents looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.

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FAQ

Q.

Can an independent vote in a primary election?

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Yes and No. In Iowa, you must be a member of a political party (in 2020: Republican and Democrat) to vote in a primary election. However, anyone can change parties on Election Day and vote. For independents to vote they must declare a political party.

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Can anyone get access to voter registration lists?

A.

Under Iowa law we are required to sell voter lists for political purposes.

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Pottawattamie County Voter Registration

Updated April 8, 2020

No Party

22,773

Republican

22,589

Democratic

17,525

Other Parties

775

Total Registered Voters: 63,662

Register to Vote

This webpage was printed on May 27, 2020. For the most current election-related information, visit the Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Elections website at elections.pottcounty-ia.gov.

Pottawattamie County Auditor
227 S. 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Office Hours
8:00AM to 4:30PM
Monday – Friday

Phone Numbers
Office: (712) 328-5700
Fax: (712) 328-4740