YOUR Vote is Critical to Our Democracy
This page and its drop down menu will provide you with all the information you need to know to exercise your Right to Vote. Information will be provided on registering to vote, how to vote (by mail, in-person (early or on election day), and where to vote in-person.
See the 2022 Candidates pages to be informed about the Democrat Party candidates you want to support. And Vote!
See the 2022 Candidates pages to be informed about the Democrat Party candidates you want to support. And Vote!
"In one of the states that determined the outcome, the winning margin averaged out to just two votes per precinct- two votes. And we've all been living with the consequences."
-Michelle Obama 2020 DNC speech talking about the 2016 Presidential election
Key Dates for the Primary Election
Event |
Date |
Date by which Board of Elections makes absentee ballots available |
March 28 |
Primary Voter Registration Deadline |
April 22 |
One-stop, In-person Voting (Can Register Same-Day) |
April 28 - May 14 (3pm) [Polk County Board of Elections Office 40 Courthouse St, Columbus (Womack Building) 8am - 7:30pm (on M-F) 8am - 3pm (Saturdays)] |
Deadline to submit absentee ballot request for Primary |
May 10 |
Primary Election In Person Absentee Ballot Return Deadline |
May 17 (6:30am - 7:30pm) At precinct voting location. |
