Election Day 2026
November 3rd
Early Voting - October 14th thru November 2nd
Vote early in-person at the County Courthouse
Carroll County Courthouse
​114 E. 6th Street​
Carroll, Iowa 51401
County Auditor's Office ​
712-792-9802
Open weekdays 8am- 4pm
Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote from the voter’s vehicle.
Republican Candidates
October Gubernatorial Debates
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Tuesday, October 6th — 7:00 PM
Hosted by KWQC in Davenport
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Wednesday, October 14th — 7:00 PM
Hosted by KTIV in Sioux City
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Wednesday, October 21st — 7:00 PM
Iowa PBS — 90-minute gubernatorial debate
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Tuesday, October 27th — 6:30 PM
Hosted by KCRG-TV9 and The Gazette in Cedar Rapids
NOTE: You do not have to live in Davenport, Sioux City, or Cedar Rapids to watch these debates. You can stream the debates for free over the internet from anywhere in Iowa.
U.S. Senator
October U.S. Senate Debates
Iowa 4th U.S. Congressional District Representative
State Auditor
Remember to turn your Ballot over for Amendment 1
Important 2026 General Election Dates for Voters
August 25th –
First Day to File Absentee Ballot Request with​
County Auditor
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October 14th
County Auditors begin sending out Mail-in
Absentee Ballots
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October 14th through November 2nd –
In-Person Early Voting at the County Courthouse
Weekdays 8am - 4pm​
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Tuesday November 3rd –
Absentee Ballots must be received by Auditor’s office by close of polls at 8pm
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Tuesday, November 3rd -
Polls are open 7am-8pm
Poll Finder
Carroll County Polling Locations
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.
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For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s office at 712-792-9802 or email kpayer@carrollcountyiowa.org.