Where to vote in Ames, Iowa on November 3, 2026
- Election DayTue, Nov 3Tuesday, November 3
- Polls open7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Local time
- Election officeStory County515-382-7210
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Ames is in Story County. Ames has about 68,220 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines.
Story County auditor's office
Story County Auditor
Office: 900 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201
Mailing address: 900 6th Street, Ste. 3, Nevada, IA 50201
Phone: 515-382-7210
Regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website: storycountyiowa.gov/auditor
Check your registration and find your polling place at the Iowa Secretary of State voter page, the state's voter site.
Iowa voting dates for Ames voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14 Started | Early voting opens source |
| Mon, Oct 19, 5 p.m. | Pre-register to vote source |
| Mon, Oct 19, 5 p.m. | Request an absentee ballot by mail source |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Early voting ends source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Election Day: polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Register and vote on Election Day source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Return your absentee ballot source |
Ames voting questions
Where do I vote in Ames on Election Day?
At your assigned polling place, or a vote center where Story County uses them. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Enter your address on the Iowa page to find yours.
What is the phone number of the election office for Ames?
515-382-7210, the Story County Auditor, 900 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201.
Which county runs elections in Ames?
Story County. Ames voters register and vote with Story County.
More for Ames voters
- Iowa voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Story County election office: address and phone.
- Who is on the Iowa ballot, race by race.
- What's on my ballot and where do I vote, from your street address.
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Other big cities in Iowa: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport.
Office details are from the Iowa Secretary of State, County Auditor List (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are Iowa's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go; city population and county lines are from the U.S. Census Bureau.