Black Hawk County Democrats
NOW! - You may register at the County Auditor's Office, M-F, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or register online anytime. You may also print a form to mail here.
Monday, October 19, 2026 - Mailed or dropped off voter registration forms must be received by the Elections Office by 5 pm.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - You may register and vote on election day.
NOTE: If your registration status is "Inactive," the best way to make it "Active" is to vote by mail, vote early, or vote at the polls on election day.
Register to Vote in the Nov. 3 Election
Important Dates:
REGISTER TO VOTE
1. Vote by Mail
(Also known as "absentee voting")
Important Dates:
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 - Absentee ballot request forms can be submitted to the Auditor's Office at the Black Hawk County Courthouse, 316 E 6th St., Room 213, Waterloo, IA 50703.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 - First day the Auditor's Office will mail absentee ballots to those who asked for one.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 - Absentee ballot request forms must be received at the Auditor's Office by 5 pm.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 - Absentee ballots must be returned to the Auditor's Office by 8 PM. Mail it back early, put it in the drop box outside the courthouse, or take it inside to the Auditor's Office.
Nov. 3, 2026 - General Election
YOUR VOTE = YOUR VOICE
Vote in-person at the Black Hawk County Courthouse: 316 E. 5th St., Basement Conference Room, Waterloo, IA 50703 beginning 20 days before the election (Wednesday, October 14, 2026). You can also vote at any of the satellite voting locations listed below on the specific dates/times provided.
2. Vote Early
Important Dates:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026: In-person early voting begins (M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Extended days and hours for voter registration and early voting at the Election Office:
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Monday, October 19, 2026: 8am – 5pm
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Friday, October 30, 2026: 8am – 5pm
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Saturday, October 31, 2026: 8am – 5pm
Monday, November 2, 2026: Last day to vote early (8am - 4:30pm)
Satellite voting locations/dates:
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UNI Mauker Union, 1015 Union Dr., Cedar Falls, IA (center of UNI campus):
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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Thursday, October 15, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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Friday, October 16, 2026: 11am - 2pm
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Cedar Valley SportsPlex, 300 Jefferson St., Waterloo IA:
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Saturday, October 17, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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Diamond Event Center, 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls, IA:
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church, 2015 Rainbow Dr., Cedar Falls, IA:
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Saturday, October 24, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 501 E. Donald St., Waterloo, IA:
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Saturday, October 24, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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Friendship Village, 600 Park Ln., Waterloo, IA:
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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First Baptist Church, 434 Baltimore St., Waterloo, IA:
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Thursday, October 29, 2026: 9am - 3pm
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Cast your vote at your assigned polling place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7am - 8pm.
3. Vote at the Polls
Visit the Black Hawk County Elections website for more information.