October 13, 2021
City/School Election
2021 Election Law Changes per House File 413
Today, October 13, 2021, is the first day we can mail out absentee ballots. There is a VERY short window for this election to mail out ballots. The LAST day to mail out ballots is October 18th! Each voter must request a ballot request form individually. Request forms MUST have the date the request is signed.
Returning Ballots:
We are NOT using the drop box outside the Courthouse for returning ballots! Please DO NOT use the drop box for any voting material!!!
The only People who may return a voted absentee ballot other than the voter are:
Curbside voting is still available for voting at the Courthouse. We can also come down and receive your voted ballot from your vehicle if needed.
Absentee Ballots MUST be received by the County Auditor no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day November 2, 2021.
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Benton County Redistricting Committee-Election Precinct Changes Public HearingFebruary 1, 2022
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2021 Election Law Changes for Iowa VotersJuly 29, 2021
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Here is the complete list of who has filed for the upcoming Primary Election in Benton County.March 17, 2020
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Deadline for City/School ElectionOctober 8, 2019
Absentee Voting Ballots Ready for City/School ElectionSeptember 23, 2019
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Benton County voters will soon have a user-friendly website to find all of their election information.August 29, 2019
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PUBLIC NOTICE is given that a Special School Election of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.