Elections Special Election - Cardinal, EBF and Ottumwa School Districts

Special Election - Cardinal, EBF and Ottumwa School Districts

March 2, 2021

Special Election

Archived Election Details

Poll Hours

7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Details

Absentee Ballots are now available

If you wish to receive an absentee ballot by mail, you have until 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2021 to have the written absentee ballot request form to our office.  Absentee ballots mailed must be postmarked by midnight, March 1, 2021 or be hand delivered to the Wapello County Auditor’s Office before the polls close on Election Day.

Vote Centers will be used in Wapello County for this election.  A voter can choose ONE vote center in their school district to vote at.  Please see below for locations.

Voting Locations

Cardinal School District

Voters in the Cardinal School District who reside in Davis, Van Buren and Wapello Counties will vote in Wapello County at a Cardinal School District Vote Center.

Cardinal School District Vote Centers – Wapello County:

• Agency Community Center – 102 W. Main St. Agency, IA 52530
• Eldon Library Hall – 608 W. Elm St., Eldon, IA 52554

Voters that reside in Jefferson County will vote in Jefferson County at the Batavia Community Center – 1006 3rd St., Batavia, IA  52533

EBF School District

Voters that reside in the EBF School District who reside in Davis, Keokuk and Wapello Counties will vote in Wapello County at an EBF School District Vote Center.

EBF School District Vote Centers – Wapello County

• Blakesburg City Hall – 101 State St., Blakesburg, IA 52536
• Eddyville Public Library – 202 Second St., Eddyville, IA 52553
• Chillicothe City Hall – 201 Main St., Chillicothe, IA 52548

Voters that reside in Mahaska County will vote at the Fremont Community Building -107 East Main St., Fremont, IA 52561

Voters that reside in Monroe County will vote at the Monroe County Courthouse -10 Benton Ave E., Albia, IA 52531

Ottumwa School District Vote Centers

• North Court Baptist Church – 1411 N. Court St.
• Great Prairie AEA – 2814 N. Court Rd.
• American Legion – 550 W. Main St.
• Wapello County Courthouse – 101 W. 4th St.
• Bridge View Center – 102 Church St.
• Davis St. Christian Church – 202 S. Davis St.
• Bible Baptist Church – 944 W. Williams St.
• Hickory Grove Church – 3929 U.S. Hwy 63 
• IHCC – 525 Grandview Ave. - Advanced Technology Center (*Entrance 15) 

*Temporary entrance change

 

Requirements

Voter Eligibility Requirements:

• To vote in this Special Election one must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age and be a registered voter in the school district in which the voter resides.

Voter Pre-Registration Deadlines:

• Registration forms must be postmarked by February 15, 2021 or be hand delivered to the Wapello County Auditor by February 19, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.

Iowa Voter Identification Requirements

Pre-Registered Voters, 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
• Iowa Non-operator’s ID
• U.S. Passport (not expired)
• U.S. Military or Veteran’s ID (not expired)
• Iowa Voter Identification Card (must be signed)
• Tribal ID Card/Document

Pending Voters and voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residence, if proof of identity does not 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 document
• Property tax statement (current within 45 days of final payment date)

Election Day Registration

To register on Election Day, you must prove identity and residency.

Acceptable Forms of ID (must include a photo and current and valid expiration date)

• Iowa Driver’s License or non-operator’s ID
• Out-of-state driver’s license or non-operator’s ID
• U.S. Passport
• US military ID or Veteran’s ID
• ID card issued by employer
• Student ID issued by an Iowa high school or college
• Tribal ID Card/Document

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 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. 

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.

Sample Ballots (PDF)