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Early in-person voting begins Wednesday for Iowa's 2025 city and school elections, and voters wanting to vote absentee must request a ballot by Oct. 20.

The Nov. 4 election will decide local races for mayor, city council, school board, and it will decide ballot initiatives include school bonds and local-option sales taxes.

Here’s what you need to know about how to check your voter registration status, how to request absentee ballots and return them, how to vote early in person and how to vote on Election Day.

Quick links

Linn County elections: linncountyiowa.gov/vote

Johnson County elections: johnsoncountyiowa.gov/auditor/elections

Iowa Secretary of State: sos.iowa.gov

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