TO VOTE
To vote in any election you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older by the election date, and be residing and registered to vote in Marion County.
TO REGISTER
You may register IN PERSON at the county auditor's office anytime during office hours up to 10 days immediately preceding primary and general elections and 11 days preceding all other elections.
You may also use a VOTER REGISTRATION FORM available at city clerk’s office, county auditor’s office, city library, some telephone directories or go on line to www.iowa.gov for a print-out. Mail the completed form to the county auditor’s office where it must be received ten days before primary and general elections, and eleven days before all other elections. Eighteen-year-olds may preregister six months before their 18th birthday.
It is not necessary to declare a party affiliation. However, if you wish to vote in the primary you must declare an affilliation at the precinct on primary election day if you haven’t already done so.
The county auditor’s office will send you a voter registration card within two weeks after your registration was received. The card will list the polling place for the precinct in which you are registered. If you do not receive a voter registration card, contact your county auditor to confirm that they received your registration.
POLITICAL PARTY COUNTY CONTACT
Democratic Party - Phyllis Weeks 641-828-7135
Republican Party - Irene Blom 641-628-3823
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UPDATING REGISTRATION
Although your registration is permanent you must update it for changes of name and address. Your registration cannot be transferred to a different county or state. If you move to a different precinct you may complete a voter registration form to be sent to the auditor or you may report a change of address at the polls on Election Day. Go to the polling place for the precinct where you now reside and you will be asked to show identification.
ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION
If you do not pre-register to vote before the voter registration deadline, you can go to the polling place for the address where you currently live to register and vote on Election Day. You will need to show proof of identity and proof of your current residence. The best form of identification is a valid Iowa driver’s license with your current address printed on it.
TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
Registered voters may request an absentee ballot at any election. Absentee ballots may be sent to voters through the U.S. Postal Service. Completed absentee ballot request forms should be returned to the county auditor in the county where the voter is registered. Voters may also vote in person at the county auditor’s office or at satellite absentee voting locations. Use the web site above to obtain a request and for further information about voting. For additional information call the county auditor at 641/828-2217.
Click here to print out a request form. For additional information call the county auditor at 641/828-2217
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GENERAL
November 2, 2010
Polls open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Vote at precinct polling places; see map
• Areas outside city limits; see map
PRIMARY
June 8, 2010
Polls open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Vote at precinct polling places; see map
• Areas outside city limits; see map
CITY
November 3, 2009
Polls open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Vote at precinct polling places; see map
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SCHOOL BOARD
September 8, 2009
Polls open 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm - varies
Vote at these polling places:
Memorial Bldg. - City of Pella
Memorial Bldg. - Lake Prairie Township outside city
- Knoxville Township
- Clay Township
- Elk Creek Township in Jasper Co.
Otley
- Summit Township - Otley Reformed Church
Leighton
- Mahaska Co. - Leighton Christian Reformed Church
SCHOOL BOND ISSUES
All polling places same as for school board election.
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| Information Courtesy of League of Women Voters
For information about the League of Women Voters of Pella call 628-4716 or email us at lwvpella@iowatelecom.net
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization dedicated to the principles of self-government established in the Constitution of the United States.
The purpose of the League is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government, and to act on selected governmental issues. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League does take positions on selected issues after study and consensus by members.
Membership is open to any citizen, 18 years or older. Newspaper notices give time and place of meetings; the public is welcome to attend. Nonpartisan voter information can be found at the LWV Education Fund web site: www.dnet.org
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