Election Information

Upcoming Elections:

Pre-registration ends Monday, August 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. (PDF)
Absentee ballot request forms (PDF) for a ballot to be sent by mail must be received in the office by Monday, August 30, 2021 at 5 p.m.
In-person absentee voting will begin on Wednesday, August 25 and continue through Monday, September 13 until 5 p.m.
On election day, voters will need to vote at their general election poll location. Find your polling location at www.linncountyelections.org/lookup.
Find your sample ballot and poll location at www.linncountyelections.org/lookup..
September 14, 2021 - Sample Ballot

Positions to be on the November 2, 2021 ballot (PDF).
Pre-registration ends Monday, October 18, 2021 at 5 p.m. (PDF)
Absentee ballot request forms (PDF) for a ballot to be sent by mail must be received in the office by Monday, October 18, 2021 at 5 p.m.
In-person absentee voting will begin on Wednesday, October 13 and continue through Monday, November 1 until 5 p.m.
On election day, voters will need to vote at their general election poll location. Find your polling location at www.linncountyelections.org/lookup.
Find your sample ballot and poll location at www.linncountyelections.org/lookup..
Candidate Signature Requirements (PDF)

Candidate Filing Period for City/School Election

Candidates for city councils, mayoral seats, and school boards may file their papers from Monday, August 23 through Thursday, September 16 at 5 p.m. Read on...
Resolution Puts Gambling Reauthorization Vote on November 2021 Ballot

The November referendum will be a yes/no vote on whether Linn County residents want to allow gambling facilities in Linn County. Read on...
Local Option Sales Tax Resolutions Put Extension Vote on November Ballot

Voters in unincorporated Linn County and the cities of Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Fairfax, Marion, Robins, and the Linn County portion of Walford will vote Nov. 2, 2021 on whether to extend the current 1% local option sales tax when it expires in 2024. Read on...

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