Where to vote in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 3, 2026
- Election DayTue, Nov 3Tuesday, November 3
- Polls open7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Local time
- Election officePottawattamie County712-328-5700
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Council Bluffs is in Pottawattamie County. Council Bluffs has about 62,680 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines.
Pottawattamie County auditor's office
Pottawattamie County Auditor
Office: 227 S. 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mailing address: Box 649, Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Phone: 712-328-5700
Regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 Council Bluffs 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 |
Council Bluffs voting questions
Where do I vote in Council Bluffs on Election Day?
At your assigned polling place, or a vote center where Pottawattamie 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 Council Bluffs?
712-328-5700, the Pottawattamie County Auditor, 227 S. 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
Which county runs elections in Council Bluffs?
Pottawattamie County. Council Bluffs voters register and vote with Pottawattamie County.
More for Council Bluffs voters
- Iowa voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Pottawattamie County election office: address and phone.
- Who is on the Iowa ballot, race by race.
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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.