Where to vote in Ottumwa, Iowa on November 3, 2026
- Election DayTue, Nov 3Tuesday, November 3
- Polls open7 a.m. – 8 p.m.Local time
- Election officeWapello County641-683-0020
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Ottumwa is in Wapello County. Ottumwa has about 25,319 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines.
Wapello County auditor's office
Wapello County Auditor
Office: 101 W. 4th, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-683-0020
Regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website: wapellocountyelections.org
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 Ottumwa 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 |
Ottumwa voting questions
Where do I vote in Ottumwa on Election Day?
At your assigned polling place, or a vote center where Wapello 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 Ottumwa?
641-683-0020, the Wapello County Auditor, 101 W. 4th, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Which county runs elections in Ottumwa?
Wapello County. Ottumwa voters register and vote with Wapello County.
More for Ottumwa voters
- Iowa voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Wapello 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.