Absentee ballots are available for in-person voting at the Wapello County Auditor's Office through August 12, 2024.
Absentee ballot written requests can be accepted starting immediately for the August 13, 2024 Special City Primary Election at the Wapello County Auditor’s Office located in the Wapello County Courthouse.
Voters that want an absentee ballot mailed to them must submit a written absentee ballot request by July 29, 2024 by 5 p.m. to the Wapello County Auditor’s Office.
The deadline to return a voted absentee ballot is Election Day by 8:00 pm in the Wapello County Auditor’s Office. POSTMARKS DON’T COUNT
For further information, contact the Wapello County Auditor’s Office at 641-683-0020 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact: Kelly Spurgeon or Danielle Weller
Vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
City of Ottumwa voters can choose ONE vote center to vote at, regardless of where they live in the city.
North Court Baptist Church 1411 N. Court St.
Great Prairie AEA 15 2814 N. Court Rd.
Wapello County Courthouse 101 W. 4th St.
Bible Baptist Church 944 W. Williams St.
Life Church 1957 Albia Rd.
Voter Eligibility Requirements:
To vote in the Special City Primary Election one must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter in the City of Ottumwa, be 18 years of age or be 17 years of age if voter will be 18 years of age on or before the Special Election on September 10, 2024.
Voter Pre-Registration Deadline: July 29, 2024 by 5 p.m.
Pre-Registered Voters, Voters who are registering on Election Day, Pending Voters and Voters Changing Precincts on election day will need to prove identity and residency by using one or more of the forms below.
Proof of Identity
Iowa Driver’s License (not expired more than 90 days)
Iowa Non-operator’s ID (not expired more than 90 days)
U.S. Passport (not expired)
U.S. Military or Veteran ID (not expired)
Iowa Voter Identification Card (must be signed)
Tribal ID Card/Document
(must be signed, with photo, not expired)
Proof of Residence
(must include name and current address and be current within 45 days; may be in an electronic format or on paper)
Residential lease
Utility bill, including a cell phone bill
Bank statement
Paycheck
Government check
Other government document
Property tax statement
(current within 45 days of final payment date)
Voters who are unable to show ID (or prove residence if required) may have their identities attested to by another registered voter in the precinct or have the right to cast a provisional ballot. Election Day Registrant attesters must also show ID. Call the Wapello County Auditor’s Office @ 641-683-0020 with any questions or concerns.
Election Day Registration
To register on election day, you must prove identity and residency.
Proof of Identity
(must include a photo and current and valid expiration date)
Iowa Driver’s License or non-operator ID
Out-of-state driver’s license or non-operator ID
U.S. Passport
US military ID or Veteran ID
ID card issued by employer
Student ID issued by Iowa high school or college
Tribal ID Card/Document (must be signed, with photo, not expired)
An Election Day Registrant must also provide proof of residence, if proof of identity doesn’t contain voter’s current address.
Proof of Residence (must include name and current address and be current within 45 days; may be in an electronic format or on paper)
Residential lease
Utility bill, including a cell phone bill
Bank statement
Paycheck
Government check
Other government documentProperty tax statement (current within 45 days of final payment date)
Voters who are unable to show ID (or prove residence if required) may have their identities attested to by another registered voter in the precinct or have the right to cast a provisional ballot. Election Day Registrant attesters must also show ID. Call the Wapello County Auditor’s Office @ 641-683-0020 with any questions or concerns.
