Where to vote in Des Moines, Iowa on November 3, 2026
- Where1 placeIn Des Moines
- Election DayTue, Nov 37:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Election officePolk County515-286-3247
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Des Moines is in Polk County. Des Moines has about 212,086 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines.
Des Moines early voting site (1)
Every Polk County voter can vote early at the Election Office from October 14 through November 2; it has every ballot style and accessible ballot marking devices. Satellite voting sites, when petitioned, are posted on the county's page. On Election Day, November 3, you vote at your assigned polling place.
- Polk County Election Office
2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
Monday to Friday, Oct. 14 to Nov. 2: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions
The places with a Des Moines address, from the Polk County Auditor, Early In-Person Voting, checked October 16, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Polk County auditor's office
Polk County Auditor
Office: 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-286-3247
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 Des Moines voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14 Started | Early voting opens source |
| Mon, Oct 19, 5:00 PM | Pre-register to vote source |
| Mon, Oct 19, 5:00 PM | Request an absentee ballot by mail source |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Early voting ends source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM | Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM | Register and vote on Election Day source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM | Return your absentee ballot source |
Des Moines voting questions
Where do I vote in Des Moines on Election Day?
At your assigned polling place, or a vote center where Polk County uses them. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. Enter your address on the Iowa page to find yours.
Where can I vote in person in Des Moines?
At the early voting site on this page, from Polk County's official list. Every Polk County voter can vote early at the Election Office from October 14 through November 2; it has every ballot style and accessible ballot marking devices. Satellite voting sites, when petitioned, are posted on the county's page. On Election Day, November 3, you vote at your assigned polling place.
What is the phone number of the election office for Des Moines?
515-286-3247, the Polk County Auditor, 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310.
Which county runs elections in Des Moines?
Polk County. Des Moines voters register and vote with Polk County.
More for Des Moines voters
- Iowa voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Polk 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.
- Voting in every major U.S. city.
Other big cities in Iowa: 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.